Matthew 3:2

John The Baptist Begins His Ministry

¹ About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the Wilderness of Judea: ² "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." ³ This is he who was spoken of in the Prophet Isaiah, where he says--'The voice of one crying aloud in the Wilderness: "Make ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight."'

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Matthew 4:17

At that time Jesus began to proclaim-- "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."

Matthew 6:10

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done--on earth, as in Heaven.

Matthew 10:7

And on your way proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Mark 1:15

"The time has come, and the Kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the Good News."

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 5:19-20

Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these commandments, even the least of them, and teaches others to do so, will be the least- esteemed in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever keeps them, and teaches others to do so, will be esteemed great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Luke 6:20

Then, raising his eyes and looking at his disciples, Jesus spoke as follows: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 6:33

But first seek his Kingdom and the righteousness that he requires, and then all these things shall be added for you.

Matthew 11:11-12

I tell you, no one born of a woman has yet appeared who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:20

Then Jesus began to reproach the towns in which most of his miracles had been done, because they had not repented:

Matthew 12:41

At the Judgment, the men of Nineveh will stand up with this generation, and will condemn it, because they repented at Jonah's proclamation; and here is more than a Jonah!

Matthew 13:11

"To you," answered Jesus, "the knowledge of the hidden truths of the Kingdom of Heaven has been imparted, but not to those.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable which Jesus told them was this-- "The Kingdom of Heaven is compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:31

Another parable which he told them was this-- "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard-seed, which a man took and sowed in his field.

Matthew 13:33

This was another parable which Jesus related-- "The Kingdom of Heaven is like some yeast which a woman took and covered up in three pecks of flour, until the whole had risen."

Matthew 13:44-45

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, and then, in his delight, went and sold everything that he had, and bought that field.

Matthew 13:47

Or again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net which was cast into the sea, and caught fish of all kinds.

Matthew 13:52

Then he added: "So every Teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old."

Matthew 18:1-4

On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him: "Who is really the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"

Matthew 18:23

And therefore the Kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.

Matthew 20:1

For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out in the early morning to hire laborers for his vineyards.

Matthew 21:29-32

'Yes, sir,' he answered; but he did not go.

Matthew 22:2

"The Kingdom of Heaven," he said, "may be compared to a king who gave a banquet in honor of his son's wedding.

Matthew 23:13

But alas for you, Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You turn the key of the Kingdom of Heaven in men's faces. For you do not go in yourselves, nor yet allow those who try to go in to do so.

Matthew 25:1

Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 25:14

For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.

Mark 1:4

And in fulfillment of this, John the Baptizer appeared in the Wilderness, proclaiming a baptism upon repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 6:12

So they set out, and proclaimed the need of repentance.

Luke 9:2

He sent them out as his Messengers, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, and to work cures.

Luke 10:9-11

Cure the sick there, and tell people 'The Kingdom of God is close at hand.

Luke 11:20

But, if it is by the hand of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God must already be upon you.

Luke 13:3

No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.

Luke 13:5

No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same manner."

Luke 15:7

So, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in Heaven over one outcast that repents, than over ninety-nine religious men, who have no need to repent.

Luke 15:10

So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God's angels over one outcast that repents."

Luke 16:30

'But, Father Abraham,' he urged, 'if some one from the dead were to go to them, they would repent.'

Luke 21:31

And so may you, as soon as you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.

Luke 24:47

And that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations--beginning at Jerusalem.

John 3:3-5

"In truth I tell you," exclaimed Jesus, "unless a man is reborn, he cannot see the Kingdom of God."

Acts 2:38

"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized every one of you in the Faith of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 3:19

Therefore, repent and turn, that your sins may be wiped away; so that happier times may come from the Lord himself,

Acts 11:18

On hearing this statement, they said no more, but broke out into praise of God. "So even to the Gentiles," they exclaimed, "God has granted the repentance which leads to Life!"

Acts 17:30

True, God looked with indulgence on the days of men's ignorance, but now he is announcing to every one everywhere the need for repentance,

Acts 20:21

I earnestly pointed both Jews and Greeks to the repentance that leads to God, and to faith in Jesus, our Lord.

Acts 26:20

On the contrary, first to those at Damascus and Jerusalem, and then through the whole of Judea, and to the Gentiles as well, I began to preach repentance and conversion to God, and a life befitting that repentance.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For, when sorrow is in accordance with God's will, it results in a repentance leading to Salvation, and which will never be regretted. The sure result of the sorrow that the world knows is Death.

Colossians 1:13

For God has rescued us from the tyranny of Darkness, and has removed us into the Kingdom of his Son, who is the embodiment of his love,

2 Timothy 2:25

He should instruct his opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give them a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of Truth,

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about the Christ and press on to perfection, not always laying over again a foundation of repentance for a lifeless formality, of faith in God--

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.

Revelation 2:5

Therefore remember from what you have fallen, and repent, and live the life that you lived before; or else, I will come and remove your Lamp from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent, but she is determined not to turn from her licentiousness.