Matthew 4:17

New Living Translation

From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

Cross References

Matthew 10:7

Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near.

Matthew 11:12

And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.

Matthew 13:24

Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.

Matthew 13:9

Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

Matthew 25:1

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

Matthew 3:2

“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

Matthew 6:10

May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Matthew 9:13

Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Luke 15:7

In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

Luke 24:47

It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’

Luke 3:23

Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. Jesus was known as the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli.

Luke 5:32

I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”

Luke 9:2

Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Acts 11:18

When the others heard this, they stopped objecting and began praising God. They said, “We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.”

Acts 17:30

“God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:20

I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do.

Acts 3:19

Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.

Hebrews 6:1

So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.