Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 1. Daily. Somebody dies every day; folks are travelling in and out of this great Inn, the world, continually. 2. Death may suddenly come to your door. Though he hath passed by often without calling, he will knock at last, and when he summons, thou must away. As the angels did with Lot, while thou lingerest he will lay hold upon thy hand, and hasten thee away even against thy will. Therefore — L Think often of thy own end, which is to thee the end of all things. When thou art gone, all is gone. II. Then it will be found that the best pillow to lay a dying head on will be a good conscience. III. Thou must then bid adieu to earth's spangled glories. Honours and estates will prove but weak cordials. IV. A thousand worlds will then be bid for one hour's respite; and it cannot be bought so, if thou hadst them to give. (Adam Littleton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.WEB: From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." |
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