¹⁶ But whenever anyone turns to the Lord,^(A) the veil is taken away.^{(B) 17} Now the Lord is the Spirit,^(C) and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.^{(D) 18} And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate^[a](E) the Lord’s glory,^(F) are being transformed into his image^(G) with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

¹⁹ Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,^(A) that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, ²⁰ and that he may send the Messiah,^(B) who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.