Translation Comparison

Matthew 3:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Matthew 3:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 3:2 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
American Standard VersionASV	Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
English Revised VersionERV	saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
World English BibleWEB	\|Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'
American King James VersionAKJV	And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	\|Repent,\| he said, \|for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand.\|

King James Bible

KJV

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

American Standard Version

ASV

Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

English Revised Version

ERV

saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

World English Bible

WEB

|Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'

American King James Version

AKJV

And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|Repent,| he said, |for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand.|

King James Bible

KJV

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

American Standard Version

ASV

Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And saying: Do penance: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

English Revised Version

ERV

saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

World English Bible

WEB

|Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'

American King James Version

AKJV

And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|Repent,| he said, |for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand.|