Bible Verses About "What Is the Kingdom of Heaven in the Bible"
The kingdom of heaven is God's sovereign rule over all creation, manifested in Christ's present spiritual reign in believers' hearts and to be fulfilled completely when He returns to establish His eternal dominion.
The kingdom of heaven is God's sovereign rule over all creation, manifested in Christ's present spiritual reign in believers' hearts and to be fulfilled completely when He returns to establish His eternal dominion.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." — Matthew 4:17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Kingdom of Heaven in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
"And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
"And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever."
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