As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
Matthew 4:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition From that time Jesus began to preach, crying out, Repent (change your mind for the better, heartily amend your ways, with abhorrence of your past sins), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. American Standard Version (1901) From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Common English Bible From that time Jesus began to announce, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” Catholic Public Domain Version From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. |
As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and violent people take it by force.
He answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field,
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind;
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten young women took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
May your kingdom come. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was thought) of Joseph son of Heli,
and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”
While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
as I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus.
but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance.
Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God,