Traditionally , this was held to be the year Jesus was born ; however , most modern scholars argue for an earlier or later date , the most agreed upon being between 6 BC and 4 BC Jesus began his ministry after his baptism by John and during the rule of Pilate , preaching : `` Repent , for the kingdom of heaven is near '' ( Matthew 4:12 -17 ) .
Jesus began his ministry after his baptism by John and during the rule of Pilate , preaching : `` Repent , for the kingdom of heaven is near '' ( Matt 4:12 -17 ) .