Matthew 3:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 And saying, Repent ([a]think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3 This is he who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, The voice of one crying in the wilderness (shouting in the desert), Prepare the road for the Lord, make His highways straight (level, [b]direct).(A)
4 This same John’s garments were made of camel’s hair, and he wore a leather girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.(B)
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Matthew 3:2 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- Matthew 3:3 G. Abbott-Smith, Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament.
Matthew 3:2-4
New International Version
2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[a](B)
4 John’s(C) clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist.(D) His food was locusts(E) and wild honey.
Footnotes
- Matthew 3:3 Isaiah 40:3
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