come to Jesus

verb

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.

Meanings

verbcome to Jesus (third-person singular simple present comes to Jesus, present participle coming to Jesus, simple past came to Jesus, past participle come to Jesus)

present singular third person comes to Jesus · participle present coming to Jesus · past came to Jesus

  1. idiomaticChristianityTo 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.
  2. USidiomaticTo become committed or display commitment to a cause.
  3. USidiomaticTo have a sudden and important realization.
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