Matthew 4:17
Matthew chapter 4 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
KJV
King James Version · 1611From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Context
v.16The people that sat in darkness Saw a great light, And to them that sat in the region and shadow of death, To them did light spring up.
v.17This passage
v.18And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 5:32
I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
- Matthew 13:24
Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field:
- Acts 11:18
And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.
- Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
- Matthew 9:13
But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
- Luke 24:47
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.