King James Version
Matthew 3:2 in the King James Version says “And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2 · KJV
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“saying”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“Repent ye”
G3340to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the kingdom”
G932properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
“of heaven”
G3772the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
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