# the wilderness

See how you translated this word in [24:01](24/01).

# Repent

It might be better to say, "Repent from your sins."

# the kingdom of God is near

That is, "the kingdom of God is ready to appear" or, "the kingdom of God will arrive soon." This refers to God's ruling over people. This can also be translated as, "God's reign is about to begin" or, "God will soon rule over us as king."

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/johnthebaptist]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/preach]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/kingdomofgod]]