2 ^k“Repent, for ^lthe kingdom of heaven is at hand.”¹

17 ^xFrom that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ^z“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”¹

7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ^d‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’¹

12 ^rFrom the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,¹ and the violent take it by force.

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

44 “The kingdom of heaven ^xis like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy ^yhe goes and sells all that he has and ^zbuys that field.

The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding ^aone pearl of great value, ^ywent and sold all that he had and ^zbought it.