14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
14 And if I say to a wicked person, 'You will surely die,' but they then turn away from their sin and do what is just and right-
14 Again, though I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' yet if he turns from his sin and does what is just and right,
14 "'On the other hand, if I tell a wicked person, "You'll die for your wicked life," and he repents of his sin and starts living a righteous and just life
14 Again, when I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' if he turns from his sin and does what is lawful and right,
14 And suppose I tell some wicked people that they will surely die, but then they turn from their sins and do what is just and right.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:14
Commentary on Ezekiel 33:10-20
(Read Ezekiel 33:10-20)
Those who despaired of finding mercy with God, are answered with a solemn declaration of God's readiness to show mercy. The ruin of the city and state was determined, but that did not relate to the final state of persons. God says to the righteous, that he shall surely live. But many who have made profession, have been ruined by proud confidence in themselves. Man trusts to his own righteousness, and presuming on his own sufficiency, he is brought to commit iniquity. If those who have lived a wicked life repent and forsake their wicked ways, they shall be saved. Many such amazing and blessed changes have been wrought by the power of Divine grace. When there is a settled separation between a man and sin, there shall no longer be a separation between him and God.