Matthew 3:2
saying, Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens is at hand.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Cross References
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Matthew 5:19Therefore if any one may break one of the least of these commandments, and so teach the people, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of the heavens: but whosoever may do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto 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 →