17 (A)From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, (B)“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven [a]is at hand.”

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  1. Matthew 4:17 has drawn near

17 (A)From that time Jesus began to [a]preach and say, (B)Repent, for the kingdom of heaven [b]is at hand.”

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  1. Matthew 4:17 Or proclaim
  2. Matthew 4:17 Lit has come near

17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, [a]Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

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  1. Matthew 4:17 Jesus’ public ministry began at this time and He was preaching the same message John the Baptist had proclaimed.

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

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