Matthew 4:17
¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
¶ *From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMar. 1.14
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- Matthew 3:2Rank 1 from verse 17
38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
38Then Peter said vnto them, Repent, and be baptized euery one of you in the Name of Iesus Christ, for the remission of sinnes, and ye shal receiue the gift of the holy Ghost.
- Mark 1:14–15Rank 3 from verse 17
14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
14Now after that Iohn was put in prison, *Iesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospell of the kingdome of God,
15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdome of God is at hand: repent ye, and beleeue the Gospell.
- Luke 24:47Rank 5 from verse 17
- Acts 17:30Rank 6 from verse 17
- Acts 26:20Rank 7 from verse 17
20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
20But shewed first vnto them of Damascus, and at Hierusalem, and thorowout all the coasts of Iudea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turne to God, and do works meete for repentance.
7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
7I say vnto you, that likewise ioy shall be in heauen ouer one sinner that repenteth, more then ouer ninety and nine iust persons, which need no repentance.
- Matthew 9:13Rank 9 from verse 17
- 2 Timothy 2:25–26Rank 10 from verse 17
25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
25In meekenesse instructing those that oppose themselues, if God peraduenture will giue them repentance to the acknowledging of the trueth.
26And that they may †recouer themselues out of the snare of the deuill, who are †taken captiue by him at his will.
- Luke 15:10Rank 12 from verse 17
- Acts 11:18Rank 13 from verse 17
- Acts 20:21Rank 14 from verse 17
- Matthew 13:47Rank 15 from verse 17
- Matthew 25:1Rank 16 from verse 17
- Hebrews 6:1Rank 17 from verse 17
1THEREFORE leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
1¶ Therefore leauing the ‖principles of the doctrine of Christ, let vs goe on vnto perfection, not laying againe the foundation of repentance from dead workes, and of faith towards God,
- Matthew 10:7Rank 18 from verse 17
- Luke 10:11–14Rank 19 from verse 17
11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
12But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
13Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
11Euen the very dust of your citie which cleaueth on vs, we doe wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be yee sure of this, that the kingdome of God is come nigh vnto you.
12But I say vnto you, That it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodome, then for that citie.
13*Woe vnto thee Chorazin, wo vnto thee Bethsaida: For if the mighty workes had beene done in Tyre and Sidon, which haue beene done in you, they had a great while agoe repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the iudgment, then for you.
- Matthew 11:12Rank 21 from verse 17
- Matthew 13:24Rank 22 from verse 17
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- Matthew 13:11Rank 24 from verse 17
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Matthew 4:17
A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence).
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To proclaim, announce, publish, declare, or teach a message openly.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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To change one's mind and purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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4:17¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
4:17¶ *From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
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