Matthew 4:17

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Summary

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

That

Mark 1:14

Repent

Kingdom

Matthew 11:12

Matthew 13:9

Matthew 25:1

Bible References

That

But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

Repent

and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."

go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.

and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.

"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.

repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ,

Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.

God has been pleas'd to over-look this state of ignorance: but now he enjoins all men every where to repent:

remonstrating both to Jews and Gentiles the advantages of a sincere repentance, and of believing

first I warn'd the people of Damascus, of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and then the Gentiles, to repent, and turn to God, by acting suitably to their repentance.

with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.

Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:

Kingdom

Messiah is greater than he.) for ever since the appearance of John the Baptist the gospel kingdom is as it were invaded, and people of the most violent passions enter into it with zeal.

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.