Matthew 3:2
and saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
1IN those days comes John the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Cross References
Matthew 5:3Happy the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:19Whoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these shall be added to you.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 3:2-7
The Preaching of John the Baptist. 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all… Read the whole commentary →