Matthew 3:2
1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”
4 John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- KJV
- And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- WEB
- “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
- ASV
- Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- DARBY
- and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
- BLB
- and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.”
- ÅB
- og sa: «Omvend dere; for himlenes rike er kommet nær!»
- OTB
- og sa: «Omvend dere, for himmelriket er nær.»
- B1930
- og sa: Omvend eder; for himlenes rike er kommet nær!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Mark 1:15
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
Read in contextMatthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Read in contextDaniel 2:44
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
Read in context2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Read in contextLuke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Read in contextMatthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Read in contextMatthew 10:7
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
Read in contextActs 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
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