Matthew 4:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised From then on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force.
He answered, ‘Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them.
He presented another parable to them: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.
‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a large net thrown into the sea. It collected every kind of fish,
‘At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. , For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.’
I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.’
I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who don’t need repentance.
and repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
As he began his ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli,
Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
When they heard this they became silent. And they glorified God, saying, ‘So then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.’
‘Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,
Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptised, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance.
Therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God,