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on Jesus began to preach, &#8220Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” <a href="/esv/matthew/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/blb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to proclaim and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near!" <a href="/kjv/matthew/4.htm">King James Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/4.htm">New King James Version</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and say, &#8220Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/amp/matthew/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “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.” <a href="/csb/matthew/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From then on Jesus began to preach, &#8220Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. <a href="/cev/matthew/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Jesus started preaching, "Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven will soon be here." <a href="/erv/matthew/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. <a href="/gwt/matthew/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From then on, Jesus began to tell people, "Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near!" <a href="/gnt/matthew/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> From that time Jesus began to preach his message: "Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of heaven is near!" <a href="/isv/matthew/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> From then on, Jesus began to announce, "Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!" <a href="/msb/matthew/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/net/matthew/4.htm">NET Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." <a href="/nheb/matthew/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> From that time, Jesus began to proclaim, and to say, "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven is near." <a href="/wbt/matthew/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. <a href="/wey/matthew/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach. "Repent," He said, "for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand." <a href="/web/matthew/4.htm">World English Bible</a> From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> From that time Jesus began to proclaim and to say, “Convert, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near.” <a href="/blb/matthew/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to proclaim and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near!" <a href="/ylt/matthew/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> From that time began Jesus to proclaim and to say, 'Reform ye, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens.' <a href="/slt/matthew/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From then Jesus began to proclaim, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/4.htm">New American Bible</a> From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is coming near. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> From then on, Yeshua began to preach and to say, “Return to God, for The Kingdom of Heaven has come near.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach and to say: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, <FR>Repent; for the kingdom of the heavens draweth nigh.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is approaching.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> from that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, said he, for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh." <a href="/wey/matthew/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach. "Repent," He said, "for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand." <a href="/worrell/matthew/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, <FR>"Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, <FR>Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=733" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/4.htm">Jesus Begins His Ministry</a> …16the 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<a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: Apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">From</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">that time on</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssein (V-PNA) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">to preach,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legein (V-PNA) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/3340.htm" title="3340: Metanoeite (V-PMA-2P) -- From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.">“Repent,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: ēngiken (V-RIA-3S) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">is near.” </a> 18As 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 sea, for they were fishermen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a> “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Luke 5:32</a> I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a> “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/jeremiah/3-12.htm">Jeremiah 3:12-14</a> Go, proclaim this message toward the north: ‘Return, O faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will no longer look on you with anger, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will not be angry forever. / Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD. / “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. <a href="/luke/13-3.htm">Luke 13:3</a> No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a> Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Revelation 2:5</a> Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.that.<a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Mark 1:14</a> Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,Repent.<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Matthew 9:13</a> But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.<a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Matthew 10:7</a> And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.kingdom.<a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Matthew 11:12</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.<a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9,11,24,47</a> Who hath ears to hear, let him hear… <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1</a> Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/matthew/4-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/micah/2-11.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Reform</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Reform</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 4</div>1. <a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Jesus, fasting forty days, </a> 3. <a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">is tempted by the devil and ministered unto by angels.</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">He dwells in Capernaum;</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">begins to preach;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">calls Peter and Andrew,</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">James and John;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">teaches and heals all the diseased.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/4.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>From that time on This phrase marks a significant transition in the Gospel of Matthew. It indicates the beginning of Jesus' public ministry following His baptism and temptation in the wilderness. The phrase "from that time on" is used by Matthew to denote a pivotal shift in Jesus' life and mission. Historically, this moment is crucial as it sets the stage for the unfolding of Jesus' teachings and miracles. It signifies a new era of divine revelation and the active proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven.Jesus began to preach The Greek word for "preach" is "κηρύσσω" (kērussō), which means to proclaim or herald. This is not merely a casual sharing of information but an authoritative declaration. Jesus' preaching was characterized by authority and power, as noted in other parts of the Gospels. His message was not just informative but transformative, calling for a response from His listeners. The act of preaching here is central to Jesus' mission, emphasizing the importance of verbal proclamation in the spread of the Gospel.and to say This phrase introduces the content of Jesus' message. It underscores the importance of the spoken word in His ministry. The words that follow are not just teachings but commands that demand attention and action. In the context of the first-century Jewish world, the spoken word was a primary means of communication and carried significant weight. Jesus' words were intended to penetrate the hearts of His listeners and provoke a response.“Repent The Greek word for "repent" is "μετανοέω" (metanoeō), which means to change one's mind or to turn around. This is not merely feeling sorry for past actions but involves a complete transformation of one's life and priorities. In the Jewish context, repentance was a well-understood concept, often associated with returning to God and His ways. Jesus' call to repent is a call to radical change, to turn away from sin and towards God. It is the first step in entering the Kingdom of Heaven.for the kingdom of heaven The "kingdom of heaven" is a central theme in Matthew's Gospel. It refers to the reign and rule of God, both in the present and in the future. The phrase is synonymous with the "kingdom of God" found in other Gospels. In a historical context, the Jewish people were anticipating a messianic kingdom that would restore Israel. Jesus' proclamation of the kingdom of heaven challenged existing expectations, presenting a kingdom that was spiritual and transformative rather than political. It is a kingdom characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.is near.&#8221 The phrase "is near" comes from the Greek "ἤγγικεν" (ēngiken), meaning to approach or to come near. This indicates the immediacy and urgency of Jesus' message. The kingdom is not a distant future reality but is breaking into the present through Jesus' ministry. This nearness calls for an immediate response of repentance and faith. The historical context of Roman occupation and Jewish expectation of deliverance adds depth to this proclamation, as Jesus offers a different kind of liberation—one that is spiritual and eternal.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) From that time Jesus began to preach.--We have in these words St. Matthew's record of the commencement of our Lord's Galilean ministry. It is important to remember that it had been preceded by a ministry of some months in Judaea; that that ministry had been outwardly like that of the Baptist (<a href="/john/4-1.htm" title="When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,">John 4:1</a>); and that He had withdrawn from it upon John's imprisonment because He knew that His own growing fame had attracted the notice of the Pharisees. Taking the data given by <a href="/john/2-13.htm" title="And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.">John 2:13</a>; <a href="/john/2-23.htm" title="Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.">John 2:23</a>; <a href="/john/5-1.htm" title="After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.">John 5:1</a>; and <a href="/john/6-4.htm" title="And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was near.">John 6:4</a>, we are able to fix the time of His first appearance as a prophet in His own country in the autumn or winter of the interval between the Passover of A.D. 26 and that of A.D. 27.Of the usual method of our Lord's synagogue-preaching, <a href="/context/luke/4-17.htm" title="And there was delivered to him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,">Luke 4:17-21</a> gives us a representative example. To read the prophetic lesson for the day, to make that His text, to proclaim the necessity of repentance and the good news of forgiveness following on repentance, to bear His witness that "the kingdom of heaven" was not in the far-off future, but nigh at hand, in the midst of them--this we must believe was, at this time, as ever, the substance of His teaching and preaching. (See Notes on <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm" title="And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.">Matthew 4:23</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17-16:20. - THE FIRST STAGE OF CHRIST'S WORK AND TEACHING. Verse 17 - The proclamation. From that time; ἀπὸ τότε (elsewhere in the New Testament only <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Matthew 26:16</a>; <a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Luke 16:16</a>); i.e. from the time of his residence in Capernaum (ver. 13). Apparently our Lord, after the baptism, went to John (vide supra, ver. 1), then retired to Galilee, going first to Nazareth, then finally leaving it as his home for Capernaum. At Caper-nauru his public activity begins. From that time; the phrase expresses not merely "at that time," but "from that time," as the starting-point. Henceforth this was to be his message, even though its form might be altered. The phrase marks, as in <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>, the commencement of a new stage in his life. His earlier work with John the Baptist is not included in the oral Gospel, probably because the twelve were not yet joined to him in formal and continuous adhesion. Repent, etc. His words are exactly the same as the Baptist's (<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a>), with whom, indeed, he had been very lately associated. There is no evidence that he meant by them anything else than the Baptist meant (cf. Introduction, p. 24.). It is very intelligible that quite early (Old Syriac) an attempt should be made to harmonize this summary of his preaching rather with that of his disciples (<a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Matthew 10:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From Ἀπὸ (Apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. that time [on] τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to preach, κηρύσσειν (kēryssein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. “Repent, Μετανοεῖτε (Metanoeite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3340.htm">Strong's 3340: </a> From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. is near.” ἤγγικεν (ēngiken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. 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