Matthew 3:2
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
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17 From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!”
1 The Ministry of John the Baptist In those days John the Baptist came into the wilderness of Judea proclaiming,
3 For he is the one about whom the prophet Isaiah had spoken:“The voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.’”
14 Preaching in Galilee and the Call of the Disciples Now after John was imprisoned, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God.
15 He said,“The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”
2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
3 He went into all the region around the Jordan River, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
4 As it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,“The voice of one shouting in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
5 Every valley will be filled, and every mountain and hill will be brought low, and the crooked will be made straight, and the rough ways will be made smooth,
2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,“Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way,
3 the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.’”
4 In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5 People from the whole Judean countryside and all of Jerusalem were going out to him, and he was baptizing them in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
7 As you go, preach this message:‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’
5 Then people from Jerusalem, as well as all Judea and all the region around the Jordan, were going out to him,
6 and he was baptizing them in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
7 But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them,“You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
8 Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,
24 Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel.
13 The Baptism of Jesus Then Jesus came from Galilee to John to be baptized by him in the Jordan River.
9 Heal the sick in that town and say to them,‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’
12 So they went out and preached that all should repent.
23 John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”
9 Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
10 So the crowds were asking him,“What then should we do?”
9 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus Now in those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
10 And just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
11 And a voice came from heaven:“You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.”
19 Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,
20 so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you– that is, Jesus.
3 A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley for our God.
12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him,“Teacher, what should we do?”
7 So John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him,“You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
16 “The law and the prophets were in force until John; since then, the good news of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is urged to enter it.
10 Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
11 “I baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one coming after me is more powerful than I am– I am not worthy to carry his sandals! He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
3 “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
10 This is the one about whom it is written:‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
21 The Baptism of Jesus Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened,
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.
3 and said,“I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!
31 So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
16 After Jesus was baptized, just as he was coming up out of the water, the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.
17 And a voice from heaven said,“This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight.”
32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. Although you saw this, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
7 He proclaimed,“One more powerful than I am is coming after me; I am not worthy to bend down and untie the strap of his sandals.
37 you know what happened throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John announced:
27 This is the one about whom it is written,‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
28 These things happened in Bethany across the Jordan River where John was baptizing.
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.