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Berean Standard Bible

“and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.””

Matthew 3:2

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John the Baptist appeared in the Judean wilderness around the Jordan, dressed like the prophets of old, and drew crowds from Jerusalem and the countryside. His message was the first public proclamation of Matthew's Gospel, preparing the way for Jesus.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

World English Bible (WEB)

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

King James Version (KJV)

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin; for the kingdom of heaven is near.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and saying, 'Reform, for come near has the reign of the heavens,'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y diciendo: Arrepentíos, que el reino de los cielos se ha acercado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Este era su mensaje: «Arrepiéntanse de sus pecados porque el reino de los cielos se ha acercado».

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