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Idiom idiom

come to Jesus


To experience or display a conversion or recommitment to Christianity or to undergo a related ritual, especially a public confession of one's sins or weaknesses.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He had a come to Jesus moment and changed his life.

CONTEXTUAL

After the scandal, the politician had a come to Jesus moment and promised to be honest with the public.

COMPLEX

Following the near-fatal accident, he experienced a profound come to Jesus moment that forced him to confront his past mistakes and seek a path of redemption.


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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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Last updated August 10, 2026