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Matthew 4:17

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— From that time, began Jesus to be making proclamation, and saying,—Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— From that time began Jesus to proclaim and to say, 'Reform ye, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens.'
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Amende your liues: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is coming near.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— From that time began Jeshu to preach, and to say, Repent! for the kingdom of heaven hath drawn nigh.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— From that time began Jesus to proclaim and say: Repent; for the kingdom of heaven hath approached.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
From 575
{0575} Prime
ἀπό
apo
{ap-o'}
A primary particle; 'off', that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively).
that time 5119
{5119} Prime
τότε
tote
{tot'-eh}
From (the neuter of) G3588 and G3753; the when, that is, at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution).
Jesus 2424
{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}
Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
began 756
{0756} Prime
ἄρχομαι
archomai
{ar'-khom-ahee}
Middle voice of G0757 (through the implication of precedence); to commence (in order of time).
z5662
<5662> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Middle Deponent (See G5788)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 352
to preach, 2784
{2784} Prime
κηρύσσω
kerusso
{kay-roos'-so}
Of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel).
z5721
<5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 647
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
to say, 3004
{3004} Prime
λέγω
lego
{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5721
<5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 647
Repent: 3340
{3340} Prime
μετανοέω
metanoeo
{met-an-o-eh'-o}
From G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, that is, reconsider (morally to feel compunction).
z5720
<5720> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 592
for 1063
{1063} Prime
γάρ
gar
{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
kingdom 932
{0932} Prime
βασιλεία
basileia
{bas-il-i'-ah}
From G0935; properly royalty, that is, (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively).
of heaven 3772
{3772} Prime
οὐρανός
ouranos
{oo-ran-os'}
Perhaps from the same as G3735 (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension heaven (as the abode of God); by implication happiness, power, eternity; specifically the Gospel (Christianity).
is at hand. 1448
{1448} Prime
ἐγγίζω
eggizo
{eng-id'-zo}
From G1451; to make near, that is, (reflexively) approach.
z5758
<5758> Grammar
Tense - Perfect (See G5778)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 516
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Matthew 4:17

_ _ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand — Thus did our Lord not only take up the strain, but give forth the identical summons of His honored forerunner. Our Lord sometimes speaks of the new kingdom as already come — in His own Person and ministry; but the economy of it was only “at hand” until the blood of the cross was shed, and the Spirit on the day of Pentecost opened the fountain for sin and for uncleanness to the world at large.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Matthew 4:12-17.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach — He had preached before, both to Jews and Samaritans, John 4:41, John 4:45. But from this time begin his solemn stated preaching. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand — Although it is the peculiar business of Christ to establish the kingdom of heaven in the hearts of men, yet it is observable, he begins his preaching in the same words with John the Baptist: because the repentance which John taught still was, and ever will be, the necessary preparation for that inward kingdom. But that phrase is not only used with regard to individuals in whom it is to be established, but also with regard to the Christian Church, the whole body of believers. In the former sense it is opposed to repentance; in the latter the Mosaic dispensation.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at (g) hand.

(g) Is come to you.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
that:

Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Repent:

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 10:7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 10:11-14 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. ... But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 20:21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 26:20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
2 Timothy 2:25-26 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; ... And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

kingdom:

Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Matthew 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 13:47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Mt 3:2; 9:13; 10:7; 11:12; 13:9, 11, 24, 47; 25:1. Mk 1:14, 15. Lk 5:32; 9:2; 10:11; 15:7, 10; 24:47. Ac 2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 20:21; 26:20. 2Ti 2:25. He 6:1.

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