Matthew 3:2
“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Related Verses
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”
“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.”