Matthew 4:17

From that time on Jesus began declaring his message, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived!”

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From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

In Context

16The people living in darkness saw a great light; the light of dawn has shined on those living in the land of the shadow of death.”

18As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee Jesus saw two brothers. Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, were casting a net in the sea. They made their living by catching fish.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:13Go and discover what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I didn't come to call those who do what's right—I came to call sinners.”

Matthew 11:12From the time of John the Baptist up till now the kingdom of heaven continues to be under attack, and violent people are trying to seize it by force.

Matthew 13:11“You're privileged to have revealed to you the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they're not given such insights,” Jesus replied.

Matthew 13:47Or again, the kingdom of heaven is like a fishing net thrown into the sea that caught all kinds of fish.

Mark 1:14Later, after John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, announcing God's good news.

Luke 9:2Then he sent them out to proclaim God's kingdom and to heal the sick.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 4:13-18

Opening of Christ's Ministry. 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the… Read the whole commentary →

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