Matthew 4:17

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." - Matthew 4:17
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What does Matthew 4:17 mean?

Matthew 4:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." This verse is a pivotal point in the Gospel of Matthew, marking the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. It signifies a…

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The Urgency of Repentance: Entering the Kingdom of Heaven

In Matthew 4:17, we encounter a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus Christ: "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (KJV) This proclamation marks the commencement of Jesus’ public ministry, and it is presented with a…

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Prayer of Repentance for the Kingdom of Heaven

O Holy and Eternal Father, We come before You, humbled and reverent, acknowledging the profound depths of Your wisdom and grace. As we gather in Your presence, we reflect upon the words spoken by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew: "From that…

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Matthew 4:17 - "¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
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Matthew 17:4 - "Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias."
Matthew 6:17
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Matthew 3:13-17
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Matthew 2:17 - "Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,"
Matthew 17:21 - "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."
Matthew 12:17 - "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,"
Matthew 17:7 - "And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid."
Matthew 28:17 - "And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."
Matthew 17:3 - "And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him."
Matthew 17:6 - "And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid."
Matthew 17:16 - "And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him."
Matthew 17:13 - "Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist."
Matthew 4:10
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Matthew 6:4
“Because you don't trust enough,” Jesus told them. “I tell you, even if your trust was as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 https://bible.art/verse/matthew-17:20
Matthew 21:17 - "¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there."
Matthew 10:17 - "But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;"
Matthew 23:17 - "Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?"
“Because you don't trust enough,” Jesus told them. “I tell you, even if your trust was as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 https://bible.art/verse/matthew-17:20