Matthew 4:17

Modern English Version

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Cross References

Matthew 3:2

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 5:32

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 24:47

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 17:30

God overlooked the times of ignorance, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent.

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, to repentance.”

Acts 26:20

but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do works proving their repentance.

Luke 15:7

Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need no repentance.

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Acts 20:21

testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving the elementary principles of the teaching of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

Acts 11:18

When they heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then God has granted to the Gentiles also repentance unto life.”

Matthew 25:1

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and gathered all kinds of fish.

Matthew 10:7

As you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

Luke 9:2

And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force.

Matthew 13:24

He told them another parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:9

Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Matthew 13:11

He answered them, “It is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Matthew 6:10

Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Luke 3:23

Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, who was the son of Heli,