Definition of "penitents" [penitents]

• Plural form of penitent. (noun)

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• "The great thing Christ eyes in penitents is their eyeing him in their repentance."
• "Certain penitents, in a show of incredible remorse (absurd stupidity? faith?), have themselves nailed to crosses and bake under the sun on Good Friday in imitation of Christ."
• "For, as great wickedness before conversion keeps not true penitents from the benefits of God's grace, so neither should it keep professing ones from church-fellowship."