Mateus 3

The Preaching of John the Baptist

1 Years later, John the Baptist started preaching in the desert of Judea. 2 *Mt 4.17;Mk 1.15.He said, "Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven*3.2 kingdom of heaven: In the Gospel of Matthew "kingdom of heaven" is used with the same meaning as "God’s kingdom" in Mark and Luke. will soon be here."*3.2 will soon be here: Or "is already here."