Matthew 4:17 Cross References - Living_Oracles

¹⁷ From that time Jesus began to proclaim, saying, Reform, for the Reign of Heaven approaches.

² Reform, for the Reign of Heaven approaches.

¹³ Go, therefore, and learn what this means, "I desire humanity, and not sacrifice:" for I came to call, not the righteous, but sinners.

⁷ And as you go, proclaim, saying, The Reign of Heaven approaches.

¹² From the first appearing of John the Immerser until now, the kingdom of heaven is invaded, and invaders take possession by force.

⁹ Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.

¹¹ He answering, said to them, Because it is your privilege, and not theirs, to know the secrets of the Reign of Heaven.

²⁴ Another parable he proposed to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a field, in which the proprietor has sown good grain:

⁴⁷ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a sweep-net cast into the seam which encloses fish of every kind.

¹ Then may the kingdom of heaven be compared to ten virgins, who went out with their lamps to meet the bridegroom.

¹⁴ But after John's imprisonment, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good tidings of the Reign of God. ¹⁵ The time, he said, is accomplished, the Reign of God approaches; reform, and believe the good tidings.

³² I am come to call, not the righteous, but sinners, to reformation.

² and sent them to proclaim the Reign of God, and to heal the sick.

¹¹ The very dirt of your streets, which cleaves to us, we wipe off against you; know, however, that the Reign of God draws nigh to you. ¹² I assure you, that the condition of Sodom shall be more tolerable on that day, than the condition of that city. ¹³ Alas, for thee, Chorazin! Alas, for thee, Bethsaida! For if the miracles which have been performed in you, had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they had reformed long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. ¹⁴ Wherefore, the condition of Tyre and Sidon shall be more tolerable, in the judgment, than yours.

⁷ Thus, I assure you, there is greater joy in heaven for one sinner who reforms, than for ninety-nine righteous persons, who need no reformation.

¹⁰ Such joy, I assure you, have the angels of God, when any sinner reforms.

⁴⁷ and that reformation and the remission of sins should be proclaimed, in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

³⁸ And Peter said to them, Reform, and be each of you immersed in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

¹⁹ Reform, therefore, and return to God, that so your sins may be blotted out; that seasons of refreshment may come from the presence of the Lord,

¹⁸ And when they heard these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God; saying, God has, then, given to the Gentile also reformation to life.

³⁰ For though God overlooked the times of ignorance, he now makes proclamation to all men, everywhere, to reform;

²¹ testifying both to the Jews and Greeks, reformation with respect to God, and faith with respect to our Lord Jesus Christ.

²⁰ but declared, first to them at Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea; and then to the Gentiles, that they should reform, and return to God, performing deeds worthy of reformation.

²⁵ in meekness instructing those who set themselves in opposition; if, by any means God will give them reformation to the acknowledgment of truth; ²⁶ and they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

¹ Wherefore, leaving the first principles of Christian doctrine, let us progress toward maturity, not laying again the foundation concerning reformation from dead works, and faith toward God-