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Matthew 3:2
New International Version
Matthew 3:2
New International Version
2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.”
Matthew 3:2
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 3:2
New American Standard Bible
2 “(A)Repent, for (B)the kingdom of heaven [a]is at hand.”
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- Matthew 3:2 Lit has come near
Matthew 3:2
New Living Translation
Matthew 3:2
New Living Translation
2 “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.[a]”
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- 3:2 Or has come, or is coming soon.
Matthew 3:2
The Message
Matthew 3:2
The Message
Thunder in the Desert!
3 1-2 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
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Matthew 3:2
King James Version
Matthew 3:2
King James Version
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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