Matthew 3:2-3

Modern English Version

²and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ³For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying:

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
make His paths straight.’ ”^[a]

Matthew 4:17

Modern English Version

¹⁷From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

⁹Heal the sick who are there and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Modern English Version (MEV)