“Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” – John, son of Zechariah [Matthew 3:8]

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” – Jesus of Nazareth [John 12:24]

“David’s heart struck him after he had numbered the people. And David said to the Lord, ‘I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O Lord, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.’ ” – David, son of Jesse [2 Samuel 24:10]