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Matthew 3

Matt. 3:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, Repent ye
metanoeo (Greek #3340)
to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
KJV usage: repent.
Pronounce: met-an-o-eh'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 3539
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of heaven
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
is at hand
eggizo (Greek #1448)
to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
KJV usage: approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
Pronounce: eng-id'-zo
Origin: from 1451
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Heaven,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Repent.
Matt. 4:17• 17{i}From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 4:17)
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Matt. 11:20• 20{i}Then began he to reproach the cities in which most of his works of power had taken place, because they had not repented.{/i} (Matt. 11:20)
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Matt. 12:41• 41{i}Ninevites shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and behold, more than Jonas [is] here.{/i} (Matt. 12:41)
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Matt. 21:29‑32• 29And he answered and said, I will not; but afterward he regretted and went.
 30And he came to the second, and said likewise; and he answered and said, I [go], sir, and went not.
 31Which of the two did the will of the father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say to you, that the tax gatherers and the harlots go before you into the kingdom of God.
 32For John came in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the tax-gatherers and the harlots believed him. And ye, when ye saw, regretted not afterward to believe him. (Matt. 21:29‑32)
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1 Kings 8:47•  (1 Kings 8:47)
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Job 42:6•  (Job 42:6)
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Ezek. 18:30‑32•  (Ezek. 18:30‑32)
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Ezek. 33:11•  (Ezek. 33:11)
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Mark 1:4,15• 4{i}There came John baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins.{/i}
 15{i}and saying,{/i} The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh. Repent and believe in the glad tidings. (Mark 1:4,15)
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Mark 6:12• 12{i}And they went forth and preached that they should repent;{/i} (Mark 6:12)
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Luke 13:3,5• 3No, I say to you, but, if ye repent not, ye shall all perish in like manner.
 5No, I say to you: but, if ye repent not, ye shall all perish in like manner. (Luke 13:3,5)
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Luke 15:7,10• 7I say unto you, that thus there shall be joy in heaven for one repenting sinner, [more] than over ninety and nine righteous, such as have no need of repentance.
 10Thus I say unto you, There is joy before the angels of God for one repenting sinner. (Luke 15:7,10)
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Luke 16:30• 30And he said, Nay, father Abraham, but if one from the dead should go unto them they will repent. (Luke 16:30)
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Luke 24:47• 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all the Gentiles beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)
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Acts 2:38• 38And Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized each of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)
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Acts 3:19• 19Repent therefore, and be converted for the blotting out of your sins, so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, (Acts 3:19)
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Acts 11:18• 18And when they heard these things, they were still and glorified God, saying, Then indeed also to the Gentiles did God give repentance unto life. (Acts 11:18)
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Acts 17:30• 30God therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, now commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent, (Acts 17:30)
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Acts 20:21• 21testifying both to Jews and to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:21)
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Acts 26:20• 20but reported both to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance. (Acts 26:20)
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2 Cor. 7:10• 10For grief according to God worketh repentance to salvation not to be regretted: but the grief of the world worketh out death. (2 Cor. 7:10)
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2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness instructing those that oppose, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith Godward, (Heb. 6:1)
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2 Peter 3:9• 9{i}[The] Lord does not delay his promise, as some account of delay, but is longsuffering towards you, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance{/i}. (2 Peter 3:9)
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Rev. 2:5,21• 5Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent, and practice the first works; but if not, I am coming to thee [quickly], and will remove thy lamp-stand out of its place, except thou repent.
 21And I gave her space to repent, and she willeth not to repent of her fornication. (Rev. 2:5,21)
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Matt. 5:3,10,19‑20• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
 10Blessed they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
 19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall do and teach [them], he shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
 20For I say to you that, except your righteousness surpass [that] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3,10,19‑20)
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Matt. 6:10,33• 10{i}let thy kingdom come, let thy will be done as in heaven so upon the earth;{/i}
 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matt. 6:10,33)
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Matt. 10:7• 7{i}And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 10:7)
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Matt. 11:11‑12• 11{i}Verily I say to you, that there is not arisen among [the] born of women a greater than John the Baptist. But he who is a little one in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.{/i}
 12{i}But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it.{/i} (Matt. 11:11‑12)
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Matt. 13:11,24,31,33,44‑45,47• 11{i}And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;{/i}
 24{i}Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man sowing good seed in his field;{/i}
 31{i}Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is like a grain of mustard [seed] which a man took and sowed in his field;{/i}
 33{i}He spoke another parable to them: The kingdom of the heavens is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal until it had been all leavened.{/i}
 44Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid, and for the joy of it goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth the field.
 45Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man of merchandise seeking goodly pearls;
 47Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a dragnet cast into the sea and having brought together of every sort; (Matt. 13:11,24,31,33,44‑45,47)
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Matt. 13:52• 52{i}And he said to them, For this reason every scribe discipled to the kingdom of the heavens is like a man [that is] a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.{/i} (Matt. 13:52)
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Matt. 18:1‑4,23• 1{i}In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?{/i}
 2{i}And Jesus having called a little child to [him], set it in their midst,{/i}
 3{i}and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.{/i}
 4{i}Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;{/i}
 23For this the kingdom of the heavens is likened to a king who would make a reckoning with his bondmen. (Matt. 18:1‑4,23)
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Matt. 20:1• 1For the kingdom of the heavens is like a householder which went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard; (Matt. 20:1)
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Matt. 22:2• 2The kingdom of the heavens is likened to a king which made a marriage-feast for his son, (Matt. 22:2)
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Matt. 23:13• 13{i}But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye shut up the kingdom of the heavens before men; for ye do not enter, nor do ye suffer those that are entering to go in.{/i} (Matt. 23:13)
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Matt. 25:1,14• 1Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, the which took their torches and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
 14For [it is] as [if] a man going abroad, called his own bondmen and delivered to them his goods. (Matt. 25:1,14)
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Dan. 2:44•  (Dan. 2:44)
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Luke 6:20• 20And he, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)
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Luke 9:2• 2{i}and sent them{/i} to proclaim the kingdom of God {i}and to heal the sick.{/i} (Luke 9:2)
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Luke 10:9‑11• 9and heal the sick in it, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
 10But into whatsoever city ye may have entered, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say,
 11Even the dust of your city, which cleaveth to us on the feet we shake off against you: but know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh. (Luke 10:9‑11)
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John 3:3‑5• 3Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
 4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into the womb of his mother and be born?
 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:3‑5)
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Col. 1:13• 13who delivered us from the authority of darkness and translated [us] into the kingdom of the Son of his love: (Col. 1:13)
• The expression is derived from the Old Testament, and that is the reason why it appears in Matthew only. As we have already seen, our Evangelist writes with a view to Israel, and therefore lays hold of a phrase which is suggested by the Old Testament, and taken from the prophecy of Daniel, who speaks of the days coming when the heavens should rule. Before that (Dan. 2), we hear that the God of heaven is to set up a kingdom that should never be destroyed — the kingdom of heaven. (“Remarks on Matthew 3” by W. Kelly)
• There is a glorious Man to whom the rule of heaven will be entrusted. The Son of Man will not simply destroy what opposes God, but will introduce a universal kingdom. (“Remarks on Matthew 3” by W. Kelly)
• When Christ went up to heaven and took His place as the rejected but glorified One there, the kingdom of heaven began. (“Remarks on Matthew 3” by W. Kelly)
• Repentance is the soul's moral judgment of itself under the eye of God; the soul's acceptance of His judgment of its state before Him, and bowing to it. (“Remarks on Matthew 3” by W. Kelly)
• His baptism, in a word, was the beginning of repentance at the approach of the kingdom and as a preparation for entering in. The people not repenting could not enter in as a lump. (“Notes on Matthew 1-3” by J.N. Darby)
• This is a view of thee kingdom that we do not find in the Old Testament. To it pertain the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, that were only opened out as the Lord was manifestly rejected by Israel. (“Remarks on Matthew 3” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

W. Kelly Translation

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and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.a

WK Translation Notes

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"Is at hand," or "has drawn nigh," though true, is not the whole truth, is not only weak, but it might mislead. The present state, (flowing doubtless from a past action and very distinct from the present tense of the same verb,) is the real thought.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)