Matthew 4:17

Updated: June 3, 2025
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From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
World English Bible (WEB)
From{G575} that time{G5119} Jesus{G2424} began{G756}{(G5662)} to preach{G2784}{(G5721)}, and{G2532} to say{G3004}{(G5721)}, Repent{G3340}{(G5720)}: for{G1063} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} is at hand{G1448}{(G5758)}.
KJV with Strongs
(17) From then Yeshua began to proclaim saying, "Repent for the Kingdom above is near." 
The F.O.G
From that time on, Jesus began proclaiming His central message: "Turn from your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! God's reign is breaking into your world right now!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
From that time began Jesus to proclaim and to say, ‘Reform ye, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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