Matthew 4:17

From. Gk. apo. App-104.

From that time. Each portion of the Lord's fourfold ministry had. distinct beginning or ending. See the Structure (above).

preach. proclaim. See App-121.

Repent. Greek. metanoeo. App-111.

the kingdom of heaven. See App-114.

heaven. the heavens. See notes on Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:10.

is at hand. is drawn nigh.

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