Matthew 3:2-3

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2} “^(A)Repent, for ^(B)the kingdom of heaven ^(a)is at hand.” ^{Tools
3} For this is the ^(C)one referred to ^(b)by Isaiah the prophet when he said,

“^(D)The voice of one ^(c)crying in the wilderness,
‘^(E)Make ready the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight!’”

Footnotes:

a. Matthew 3:2: ['Lit ', has come near]

b. Matthew 3:3: ['Or ', through]

c. Matthew 3:3: ['Or ', shouting]

Cross references:

A. Matthew 3:2: Matthew 4:17

B. Matthew 3:2: Daniel 2:44; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 4:23; Matthew 6:10; Matthew 10:7; Mark 1:15; Mark 11:20

C. Matthew 3:3: Luke 1:17; Luke 1:76

D. Matthew 3:3: Isaiah 40:3

E. Matthew 3:3: John 1:23