Matthew 3:2
and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Context
1THEN in those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the desert country of Judea,
Cross References
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:19Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them, he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 6:33But seek ye, in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be given you over.
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 →