2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.


In Context

1 Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

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

3 For this is he who has been spoken of through Esaias the prophet, saying, Voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

4 And John himself had his garment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins, and his nourishment was locusts and wild honey.

Matthew 3:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:2And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:2Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:2saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:2|Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:2and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:2And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.