Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Holman Bible
From then on Jesus began to preach,
International Standard Version
From then on, Jesus began to announce, "Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"
A Conservative Version
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens has approached.
American Standard Version
From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Amplified
From that time Jesus began to preach and say,
An Understandable Version
From that time onward Jesus began to preach, saying, "You people [must] repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives], for the kingdom of heaven is near."
Anderson New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Bible in Basic English
From that time Jesus went about preaching and saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin, for the kingdom of heaven is near.
Daniel Mace New Testament
from that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, said he, for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."
Darby Translation
From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
Godbey New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent; for the kingdom of the heavens draweth nigh.
Goodspeed New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent! for the Kingdom of Heaven is coming!"
John Wesley New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Julia Smith Translation
From then Jesus began to proclaim, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.
King James 2000
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
From that time [on], Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near."
Modern King James verseion
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent! For the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Moffatt New Testament
From that day Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, the Reign of heaven is near."
Montgomery New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
NET Bible
From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
New Heart English Bible
From that time, Jesus began to proclaim, and to say, "Repent. For the Kingdom of Heaven is near."
Noyes New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Sawyer New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Change your minds; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
The Emphasized Bible
From that time, began Jesus to be making proclamation, and saying, - Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is approaching.
Twentieth Century New Testament
At that time Jesus began to proclaim-- "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."
Webster
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Weymouth New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach. "Repent," He said, "for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand."
Williams New Testament
From that time Jesus continued to preach and say, "Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is near."
World English Bible
From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."
Worrell New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near."
Worsley New Testament
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Youngs Literal Translation
From that time began Jesus to proclaim and to say, 'Reform ye, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens.'
Themes
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in
Persecution » Hypocrites cannot endure
Preaching » Repentance, the subject of Christ's
Repentance » Preached » By Christ
Topics
Interlinear
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 4:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Chooses Some Followers
16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and on those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." 17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 18 As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2
and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Mark 1:14-15
Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
Luke 24:47
and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "So then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance unto life."
Acts 17:30
The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
Acts 20:21
testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Matthew 10:7
And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Matthew 11:12
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Matthew 13:9
He who has ears, let him hear."
Matthew 13:11
And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Matthew 13:24
Another parable he put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;
Matthew 13:47
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind;
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Luke 9:2
And he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 10:11-14
'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.'
Luke 15:7
I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Acts 3:19
Repent therefore, and turn again, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Acts 26:20
but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and perform deeds worthy of their repentance.
2 Timothy 2:25-26
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,