Matthew 3:2
and saying, “Convert, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near,”
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
1And in those days John the Immerser comes, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea,
Cross References
Job 39:12Do you trust in him || That he brings back your seed, || And gathers [it to] your threshing-floor?
Ezekiel 18:30Therefore, I judge each according to his ways, || O house of Israel,” || A declaration of Lord YHWH, || “Turn back, indeed, turn yourselves back, || From all your transgressions, || And iniquity is not for a stumbling-block to you,
Daniel 2:44And in the days of these kings the God of the heavens raises up a kingdom that is not destroyed for all time, and its kingdom is not left to another people: it beats small and ends all these kingdoms, and it stands for all time.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed the poor in spirit—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 5:19Therefore whoever may loose one of these commands—the least—and may teach men so, he will be called least in the kingdom of the heavens, but whoever may do and may teach [them], he will be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 6:33but seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these 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 →