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Matthew 3:1-2
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Matthew 3:1-2
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
3 In those days there appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the Wilderness (Desert) of Judea
2 And saying, Repent ([a]think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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- Matthew 3:2 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
Matthew 3:1-2
English Standard Version
Matthew 3:1-2
English Standard Version
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
3 (A)In those days (B)John the Baptist came preaching in (C)the wilderness of Judea, 2 (D)“Repent, for (E)the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[a]
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- Matthew 3:2 Or the kingdom of heaven has come near
Matthew 3:1-2
King James Version
Matthew 3:1-2
King James Version
3 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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