Matthew 3:2

In 9 translations

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.

LSV

and saying, “Convert, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near,”

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

καὶ λέγων· Μετανοεῖτε, ἤγγικεν γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.

RP2018

καὶ λέγων, Μετανοεῖτε· ἤγγικεν γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.

TR-Boyd

καὶ λέγων, Μετανοεῖτε· ἤγγικε γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.

SCR1894

και λεγων μετανοειτε ηγγικεν γαρ η βασιλεια των ουρανων

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Cross-references most cited first

• Mark 1:15“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
• Matthew 4:17From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
• Matthew 10:7As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
• Luke 24:47and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
• Matthew 6:10Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
• Daniel 2:44In 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…
• Acts 3:19Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
• Luke 15:10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
• Matthew 13:44–45The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in…
• Luke 13:3No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
• Acts 2:38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 17:30Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.
• Luke 11:20But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
• 2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
• John 3:3–5Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”…

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