Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
KJV
Ἀπὸ τότε ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς κηρύσσειν καὶ λέγειν, μετανοεῖτε, ἤγγικεν γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.
Greek NT
Exinde cœpit Jesus prædicare, et dicere : Pœnitentiam agite : appropinquavit enim regnum cælorum.
Vulgate
From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
ASV
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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13 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
βασιλεία
basileia
noun · 162×
γάρ
gar
conjunction · 1036×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
κηρύσσω
kerusso
verb · 61×
λέγω
lego
verb · 2256×
μετανοέω
metanoeo
verb · 34×
οὐρανός
ouranos
noun · 274×
τότε
tote
adverb · 157×
ἀπό
apo
preposition · 640×
ἄρχομαι
archomai
verb · 85×
ἐγγίζω
eggizo
verb · 42×
Ἰησοῦς
iesous
noun · 908×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
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8 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
§1720The New Testament uses several expressions to characterize the beatitude to which God calls man: - the coming of the Kingdom of God;16 - the vision of God: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"17 - entering into the joy of the Lord;18 - entering into God's rest:19 There we shall rest and see, we shall see and love, we shall love and praise. Behold what will be…
§1989The first work of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conversion, effecting justification in accordance with Jesus' proclamation at the beginning of the Gospel: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."38 Moved by grace, man turns toward God and away from sin, thus accepting forgiveness and righteousness from on high. "Justification is not only the remission of sins, but also…
Chapter 49.—Of the Indiscriminate Increase of the Church, Wherein Many Reprobate are in This World Mixed with the Elect. In this wicked world, in these evil days, when the Church measures her future loftiness by her present humility, and is exercised by goading fears, tormenting sorrows, disquieting labors, and dangerous temptations, when she soberly rejoices, rejoicing only in…
1. When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said "Repent," He willed that the whole life of believers should be repentance. 2. This word cannot be understood as referring to the sacrament of penance. 3. Yet it does not mean solely inner repentance; such inner repentance is worthless unless it produces various outward mortifications of the flesh. 4. The penalty of sin remains as lo…
Summa Theologica · 2 passages
Is there an eternal law? Is there a natural law? Is there a human law? Is there a Divine law? Is there one Divine law, or several? Is there a law of sin? Article 1. Whether there is an eternal law? Objection 1. It would seem that there is no eternal law. Because every law is imposed on someone. But there was not someone from eternity on whom a law could be imposed: since God al…
What kind of law is it? i.e. is it a written law or is it instilled in the heart? Its efficacy, i.e. does it justify? Its beginning: should it have been given at the beginning of the world? Its end: i.e. will it last until the end, or will another law take its place? Article 1. Whether the New Law is a written law? Objection 1. It would seem that the New Law is a written law. F…
Cross-references
- 2Tim 2:25 — In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
- Acts 2:38 — Then 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.
- Acts 2:38 — Then 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.
- Acts 3:19 — Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
- Acts 11:18 — When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
- Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
- Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
- Acts 20:21 — Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Acts 20:21 — Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Acts 26:20 — But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
- Acts 26:20 — But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
- Heb 6:1 — Therefore 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,
- Heb 6:1 — Therefore 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,
- Isa 56:1 — Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
- Luke 3:23 — And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
- Luke 5:32 — I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
- Luke 9:2 — And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
- Luke 10:11 — Even 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.
- Luke 15:7 — I 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.
- Luke 15:10 — Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
- Luke 16:16 — The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
- Luke 24:47 — And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
- Mark 1:14 — Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
- Mark 1:15 — And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
- Mark 6:12 — And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
- Matt 3:2 — And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matt 3:2 — And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matt 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
- Matt 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Matt 9:13 — 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.
- Matt 9:13 — 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.
- Matt 10:7 — And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matt 10:7 — And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matt 11:12 — And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
- Matt 13:9 — Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
- Matt 13:11 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
- Matt 13:24 — Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
- Matt 13:47 — Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
- Matt 25:1 — Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.