Matthew 3:2
Matthew 3:1-2 The Message (MSG)
While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
Matthew 3:2 King James Version (KJV)
and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2 New Century Version (NCV)
John said, “Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 3:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:2 New International Version (NIV)
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Matthew 3:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
Matthew 3:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“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.”
Matthew 3:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”