Matthew 3:2
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near!”
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
1Now in those days John the Baptizer began preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Cross References
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 5:19Therefore, whoever annuls one of the least of these commandments and teaches that to the people will be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whoever does and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 6:33Rather, seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will 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 →