Matthew 4:17 net — From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!”

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"From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!”"

— Matthew 4:17, NET Bible

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Matthew 4 — Context

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so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled:

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“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way by the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles–

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the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, and on those who sit in the region and shadow of death a light has dawned.”

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From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!”

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The Call of the Disciples As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon(called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea(for they were fishermen).

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He said to them,“Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!”

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They left their nets immediately and followed him.

Matthew 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 4:17 say?
Matthew 4:17 in the NET Bible reads: “From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!””
Where is Matthew 4:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 17.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 4:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 4:17 in?
Matthew 4:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 4:17?
Matthew 4:17 reads (NET): “From that time Jesus began to preach this message:“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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