Look at the painting for awhile. Johannes Moreelse, (Dutch) painted it around 1613. Titled - The Repentance of St. Peter. re- = prefix = again, or again and again = repetition re- = prefix = back, or backward = withdrawal or backward motion repentance = regret for any past action What do you think, that GOD thinks, - concerning repentance? Read - 2Peter 3:9. Does this include you? Read - Matthew 27:3. Did you read - repented himself. Compilation of anonoymous witnesses events (Matthew) wrote - metameletheis (being after cared / regretting). Judas was penitent. Instead of asking for forgiveness, what did he do? Many criminals are penitent, but mostly for being caught, and not for the crime. Read - Luke 5:32. Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. Are you conscious of your guilt? Do you repent to God if you go astray? Read - Psalm 51:10. Beautiful prayer, isn't it? God is incredible.