Matthew 4:17
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
μετανοέω
Meta — after. Noeo — to think. To think again after. Repentance is not self-punishment. It is a change of mind so complete that your direction changes. You were walking one way. Now you walk another. That is metanoia.
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Expand ↓
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
tap to close ↑
κηρύσσω
to proclaim
Expand ↓
κηρύσσω
To proclaim, to preach, to herald. Kerusso. Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel. The Gospel is news to be announced not advice to be offered. Announce it boldly.
tap to close ↑
ἐγγίζω
has drawn near
Expand ↓
ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
tap to close ↑
οὐρανός
Heaven
Expand ↓
οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
tap to close ↑
βασιλεία
Kingdom
Expand ↓
βασιλεία
Kingdom, reign, dominion. Basileia. The kingdom of God is at hand. Not a territory but a reign. Wherever God rules His kingdom has come. It starts in the heart.
tap to close ↑
λέγω
to say;
Expand ↓
λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
tap to close ↑
τότε
that time
Expand ↓
τότε
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
tap to close ↑