Contradiction with Luke 17:21
Jesus says, "the kingdom of God is within you," suggesting it is a present reality, not something to repent towards in the future.
Luke 17:21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. [within you: or, among you]
Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus states, "My kingdom is not of this world," contradicting the idea of a kingdom to repent for that is at hand.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Acts 1:6-7
Jesus implies that it is not for humans to know the times or dates of the kingdom's establishment, contradicting the immediacy suggested in Matthew 3:2.
Acts 1:6-7: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The day of the Lord will come unexpectedly "as a thief in the night," in contrast to the imminence suggested in "at hand."
1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:8
Indicates that God's timeline is not like human timelines, which can contradict the urgency of "at hand" in Matthew 3:2.
2 Peter 3:8: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day [is] with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:20
Jesus says, "Surely I come quickly," yet believers are still waiting, which contradicts the "at hand" notion.
Revelation 22:20: He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.