Matthew 3:2

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

Matthew 3:8

3:8 Therefore produce fruit ²  that proves your ³  repentance,

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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.

² sn Fruit worthy of repentance refers to the deeds that indicate a change of attitude (heart) on the part of John’s hearers.

³ tn Grk “fruit worthy of.”