Matthew 3:2

3:2 “Repent, ¹  for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 5:3

5:3 “Blessed ²  are the poor in spirit, ³  for the kingdom of heaven belongs ⁴  to them.

Matthew 5:10

5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Matthew 10:7

10:7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’

Matthew 13:45

13:45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.

Matthew 4:17

4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach this message: ⁵  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 22:2

22:2 “The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.

[3:2]  ¹ tn Grk “and saying, ‘Repent.’” The participle λέγων (legwn) at the beginning of v. 2 is redundant in English and has not been translated.

[5:3]  ² sn The term Blessed introduces the first of several beatitudes promising blessing to those whom God cares for. They serve as an invitation to come into the grace God offers.

[5:3]  ³ sn The poor in spirit is a reference to the “pious poor” for whom God especially cares. See Ps 14:6; 22:24; 25:16; 34:6; 40:17; 69:29.

[5:3]  ⁴ sn The present tense (belongs) here is significant. Jesus makes the kingdom and its blessings currently available. This phrase is unlike the others in the list with the possessive pronoun being emphasized.

[4:17]  ³ tn Grk “and to say.”