Matthew 4:17
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 4
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 4:17
What Does Matthew 4:17 Mean?
Matthew 4:17 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Mark 1:14“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,”Matthew 9:13“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Mark 1:15“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”Luke 5:32“I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Luke 24:47“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”Acts 17:30“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”Luke 15:7“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”Acts 26:20“But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”Luke 15:10“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”Acts 3:19“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”2 Timothy 2:25“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”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 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”Mark 6:12“And they went out, and preached that men should repent.”Acts 11:18“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”Acts 20:21“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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