Matthew 3:2

The Mission of John the Baptist

1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” 3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”

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Berean Standard Bible
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
American Standard Version (1901)
Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Bible in Basic English
Saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin; for the kingdom of heaven is near.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Free Bible Version
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived!”
Geneva Bible 1599
And said, Repent: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
King James (Authorized) Version
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
One Unity Resource Bible
“ Teshuvah ·Turn repent·, for the Kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand!”
Translation for Translators
He was preaching to the people who came there. He kept saying, “You need to turn away from your sinful behavior, because God [MET] will soon begin to rule over people, and he will reject you if you do not turn away from your sinful life.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Noah Webster Bible
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
World English Bible
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
Young's Literal Translation
and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'