Matthew 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 4:17 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 4:17 — KJV
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
— Matthew 4:17 (KJV)
Matthew 4:17 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 4:17
“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:17: time, say, repent
“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:17: say, repent, kingdom
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:17: preach, say, kingdom
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:17: time, jesus, say
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:17: jesus, say, kingdom
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