King James Version
Matthew 4:17 in the King James Version says “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 4:17 · KJV
The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up .
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“From”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“that time”
G5119the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“to say”
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”
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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