Matthew 3:2

2and saying: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”
3:2The verb ‘appropinquavit’ is in the past tense, ‘has drawn near’ rather than ‘is near.’(Conte)
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3:2 Do penance: Paenitentiam agite. Which word, according to the use of the scriptures and the holy fathers, does not only signify repentance and amendment of life, but also punishing past sins by fasting, and such like penitential exercises.(Challoner)
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