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 on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.”

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

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