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The Mission of John the Baptist
1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea2andsaying,“Repent,forthekingdomofheavenis near.”3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’ ”…

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

Repent.

Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 11:20
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

Matthew 12:41
The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonasis here.

for.

Matthew 5:3,10,19,20
Blessedare the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…

Matthew 6:10,33
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, asit is in heaven…

Matthew 10:7
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

CloseDrawnHandHeartsHeavenHeavensKingdomNighReformReignRepentSinTurnedCloseDrawnHandHeartsHeavenHeavensKingdomNighReformReignRepentSinTurned1.John preaches: his office, life, and baptism.
7.He reprimands the Pharisees,
13.and baptizes Jesus in Jordan.

and saying,
This phrase introduces the message of John the Baptist, a pivotal figure in the New Testament. John is often seen as the forerunner to Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy inIsaiah 40:3 about a voice calling in the wilderness. His role is to prepare the way for the Lord, and his message is one of urgency and importance.

“Repent,
Repentance is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments. It involves a complete change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God. In the Jewish context, repentance was a well-understood concept, often associated with returning to the covenant relationship with God. John's call to repentance is a call to spiritual renewal and readiness for the coming Messiah.

for the kingdom of heaven
The "kingdom of heaven" is a term used predominantly in the Gospel of Matthew, synonymous with the "kingdom of God" found in other Gospels. It reflects the Jewish reverence for the name of God, avoiding its direct use. This kingdom is not a political entity but a spiritual reign, where God's will is fulfilled. It signifies the breaking in of God's rule through the ministry of Jesus Christ, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as those found inDaniel 2:44 andIsaiah 9:7.

is near.”
The nearness of the kingdom indicates the imminent arrival of Jesus Christ and the new covenant He brings. This phrase underscores the urgency of John's message, as the long-awaited Messiah is about to begin His ministry. The concept of "nearness" also suggests that the kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, a tension seen throughout the New Testament. This dual aspect is reflected in Jesus' teachings and parables, emphasizing the need for readiness and vigilance.

1.John the Baptist
The speaker of this verse, John the Baptist, is a pivotal figure in the New Testament. He is known for his role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ through his preaching of repentance and baptism.

2.The Wilderness of Judea
This is the location where John the Baptist preached. The wilderness symbolizes a place of spiritual preparation and transformation.

3.Repentance
A central theme of John's message, repentance involves a sincere turning away from sin and turning towards God. The Greek word used here is (metanoeite), which means to change one's mind or purpose.

4.The Kingdom of Heaven
This phrase refers to God's sovereign rule and reign. It is a central theme in Jesus' teachings and is often synonymous with the Kingdom of God.

5.The Nearness of the Kingdom
John's proclamation that the kingdom is "near" indicates the imminent arrival of Jesus Christ and the new covenant He would establish.The Urgency of Repentance
Repentance is not a one-time event but a continual process in the life of a believer. John's message emphasizes the urgency of turning to God without delay.

Understanding the Kingdom of Heaven
The Kingdom of Heaven is both a present reality and a future hope. Believers are called to live under God's rule now, anticipating its full realization in the future.

The Role of Preparation
Just as John prepared the way for Jesus, believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for Christ's return by living in obedience and holiness.

The Transformative Power of Repentance
True repentance leads to a transformed life. It involves a change of mind that results in a change of behavior, aligning one's life with God's will.

The Call to Proclaim
Like John, believers are called to proclaim the message of repentance and the nearness of God's kingdom to others, sharing the hope and truth of the Gospel.1.What is the meaning of Matthew 3:2?

2.What does "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" mean for us today?

3.How can we implement repentance in our daily Christian walk?

4.Why is repentance crucial for entering the kingdom of heaven?

5.How does Matthew 3:2 connect with Old Testament calls for repentance?

6.What practical steps can we take to prepare for the kingdom of heaven?

7.What does "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" mean in Matthew 3:2?

8.How does Matthew 3:2 relate to the concept of repentance in Christianity?

9.Why is the kingdom of heaven described as "near" in Matthew 3:2?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 3?

11.Is repentance a mindset change or sin renunciation?

12.Should you repent and be baptized?

13.What did John mean by "Repent, Kingdom of Heaven near"?

14.What did John mean by 'Repent, Kingdom of Heaven near'?Repent

• John’s opening word is a loving command: “Repent” (change mind and direction).

• Scripture treats this as a literal, non-optional step toward God (Acts 2:38;Acts 3:19).

• Repentance always includes turning from sin and turning to the living God (1 Thessalonians 1:9;Proverbs 28:13;1 John 1:9).

• Genuine repentance bears visible fruit (Matthew 3:8;Luke 19:8).

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For

• “For” explains the reason behind the call—God never calls us to change without purpose.

• His kindness that “leads you to repentance” (Romans 2:4) shows the motive is grace, not mere rule-keeping.

• The patience of God “not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9) underscores that this word is urgent yet merciful.

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The kingdom

• A literal kingdom, ruled by the King Himself, undergirds all redemptive history (Psalm 103:19;Isaiah 9:7).

• Jesus later tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33), revealing its supremacy over every earthly agenda.

• Through Christ we are “transferred…into the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13), experiencing its rule even now.

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Of heaven

• “Of heaven” fixes the kingdom’s source: it is God’s, not man’s (Daniel 2:44).

• Jesus tells Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36), stressing divine, not political, authority.

• Citizens of this realm have their “citizenship in heaven” (Philippians 3:20), living as ambassadors here (2 Corinthians 5:20).

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Is near

• “Is near” (or “at hand”) means the kingdom was arriving in real time through Christ’s ministry (Mark 1:15).

• When Jesus healed, He said, “The kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:9), proving nearness by action.

• Even today we “receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken” (Hebrews 12:28), enjoying present blessings while awaiting its full unveiling at Christ’s return (Revelation 11:15).

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summary

Matthew 3:2 delivers a concise, powerful call: turn from sin because God’s royal reign, sourced in heaven and embodied in Christ, has stepped into our world. Repentance aligns us with that kingdom, brings us under its blessing, and readies us for its final, glorious fulfillment.

(2)Repent.--Etymologically, the word "repent," which has as its root-meaning the sense of pain, is hardly adequate as a rendering for the Greek word, which implies change of mind and purpose. In the Greek version of the Old Testament, the word is used of divine rather than human repentance,i.e., of a change of purpose implying pity and regret (1Samuel 15:29;Jeremiah 4:28;Jeremiah 18:8). InWisdom Of Solomon 5:3;Ecclesiasticus 17:24;Ecclesiasticus 48:15, it includes the sorrow out of which the change comes. . . .Verse 2. -And (omitted by the Revised Version)saying. The parallel passages give the substance of John's preaching - the baptism of repentance. St. Matthew takes, as it seems, a sentence that actually fell from his lips, and presents it as the kernel of his message ("preaching... saying"). This is the more interesting as nowhere else are we told any words uttered by him in this the first stage of his ministry before crowds flocked to hear him.Repent ye... at hand; said word for word by our Lord (Matthew 4:17, note).Repent ye (μετανοεῖτε) . The word expresses the central thought of true repentance, in speaking, as it does, of a change of mind. Contrastμεταμέλεσθαι (Matthew 27:3;2 Corinthians 7:8-10). As such it goes deeper than the Old Testament summons "Turn ye" (שובו), or the rabbinicתשובה, for it points out in what part of man the alteration must be. (Onyour meaning more than the mere thinking power, and including also the willing faculty, cf. especially Delitzsch, 'Psych.,' p. 211, etc., Eng. trans., 1875.) It is noticeable that the LXX. never, as it seems, translateשוב byμετανοῖν, but oftenנחם (of man only inJeremiah 8:6;Jeremiah 31:19; andpossiblyJoel 2:14; cf.1 Samuel 15:29), which refers to repentance as a matter of feeling. As Messiah was coming, it was only natural that John should urge repentance. Similarly, we find late Jewish writers expoundingGenesis 1:2, "'And the Spirit of God was moving [on the face of the waters].' This is the Spirit of King Messiah, like that which is said inIsaiah 11:2, 'And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.' By what kind of merit does it draw near and come? It says, 'upon the face of the waters.' By the merit of repentance, which is compared to water, as it is written (Lain. 2:19), 'Pour out thy heart like water'" ('Bresh. R.,' § 2). But, unfortunately, they assign far too legal a meaning to the word, and their phrase, "do repentance" (עשה תשובה), becomes almost identical with the "do penance" (poeni-tentiam agite, Vulgate) of the Roman Catholics (cf. Talm. Dab., 'Sanh.,' 97 b).For the kingdom of heaven (see Introduction, p. 22.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

saying,
λέγων(legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Repent,
Μετανοεῖτε(Metanoeite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3340:From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.

for
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

the
ἡ(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλεία(basileia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932:From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heaven
οὐρανῶν(ouranōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3772:Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

is near.”
ἤγγικεν(ēngiken)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1448:Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.


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