17From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."


In Context

14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:

15 "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, along the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--

16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned."

17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."

Matthew 4:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, |Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time began Jesus to proclaim and to say, 'Reform ye, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.