Mat.3:1-3

I have moved on to Matthew chapter 3. I have found the best thing. Biblehub.com with the Strong's concordance, it brakes down every verse. I feel like a kid in the candy store.



Verse 1. In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,



Verse 2.And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Verse 2 Meaning: Repent “thank differently;” Why? The Kingdom “royalty i.e. rule or realm” Of heaven “happiness, power,eternity, specially the gospel” Is at hand “is near = approach”



Verse 3. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Verse 3 Meaning: Esias “Isiah” The voice: “John addressing the world” Prepare “make ready” The Way “ a way, road, journey, by implication a process” Ye “ You, me everyone of us as individuals. I almost over looked that little word” The Lord “the master” Make “I make, manufacture, B.I do, act, or cause” His “Jesus” Paths “A worn paths, beaten way, road or highway. Straight “Straight, level, or true.



Here is why I like this: I would never come up with this interpretation of these verses without the definitions. Tell me if you thank this is right.

John the Baptist comes out of the wilderness telling people to change there ways because the ruler of the kingdom of heaven, power, eternity,and the gospel is coming, He is on the way. John's message is repent, change your ways, for this one that is coming is the one spoken of by Isiah. We have to make a straight and true path of rightness in order to be ready to meat him.

Hi Ken... I see you're using the KJV translation. I'm curious as to why a new Christian would choose a 400-year-old version with archaic language when there are modern-language versions readily available on BibleHub.

Good summary. I would only tweak it in the repentance encompasses a moreso (re)turning to God than a turning from your ways. That is, we turn(back from our ways) to God and ask Him to create in us a new heart after His own.

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

KJV is the closest translation to the original texts and perfectly easy to read and to understand no point to use anything else as some version change the meanings and were corrupted to hide the truth.
bless,

JF

Thanks, but I asked him why he uses the KJV.

Other people's opinions of the KJV are irrelevant to my question.

John the Baptist was called, not "we".

Op,download E-sword.It's free and comes with different translations of the Bible.E-Sword helps out a lot when you're studying.

What a wonderful testimony!
God Bless.

I have read KJV many times and find great inspiration in its structure, much the same as when visiting a cathedral.

I have found this site often helpful when deciphering some of the more archaic words and passages:
King James Bible Dictionary

Use the search function to access multiple definitions of words and phrases.

that is the bible that was given me by a friend. He said the 1611 version was the best. I do use biblehub and I love it. The Strong's is a great help.

Thanks. I am turning to God and He is helping me.

I don't understand just what you are trying to tell me. John the Baptist was called. not we. Are you trying to say that I was not called by God?

Thank you for the information I will try it.

Fair enough.

I would encourage you to look at some other translations, as you may find the language easier to grasp.

I'm not saying anything, and won't say anything else... I've already said my prayer for you, so carry on in faith and Spirit.