Matthew 3:2 “and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.””

Matthew 3:2

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

World English Bible

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

American Standard Version

Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Geneva Bible 1599

And said, Repent: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.

Darby Translation

and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

Young's Literal Translation

and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'

Bible in Basic English

Saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin; for the kingdom of heaven is near.

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Cross references

“Repent”

Matthew 4:17 Mark 1:15 Luke 24:47 2 Corinthians 7:10 Acts 3:19 Luke 15:10

Matthew 4:17 · BSB

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Mark 1:15 · BSB

“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

Luke 24:47 · BSB

and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 7:10 · BSB

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Acts 3:19 · BSB

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Luke 15:10 · BSB

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

“for”

Matthew 6:10 Matthew 10:7 Daniel 2:44 Luke 10:9–11 John 3:3–5 Matthew 5:10

Matthew 6:10 · BSB

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 10:7 · BSB

As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

Daniel 2:44 · BSB

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…

Luke 10:9–11 · BSB

Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

John 3:3–5 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. ”

Matthew 5:10 · BSB

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Also

Luke 11:20 Luke 21:31

Luke 11:20 · BSB

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 21:31 · BSB

So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea

3This 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.’”

Read Matthew 3