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Mark 1:38

What does Mark 1:38 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:38 means

Jesus responded to the disciples' report by expressing His intention to move on to nearby towns to preach there as well, stating that this was His ultimate purpose. This reveals His missionary heart and strategic vision: not to be confined to one place, however popular, but to spread the gospel broadly. His mission extended beyond healing to proclaiming the kingdom of God everywhere.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said to them, Let us go to other parts into the nearest towns, so that I may give teaching there, because for this purpose I came.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he saith to them, `We may go to the next towns, that there also I may preach, for for this I came forth.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he saith to them: Let us go into the neighbouring towns and cities, that I may preach there also; for to this purpose am I come.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he says to them, Let us go elsewhere into the neighbouring country towns, that I may preach there also, for for this purpose am I come forth.

Context

Responding to the disciples' plea and the immense crowds in verse 37, this verse reveals Jesus' strategic decision to expand His ministry geographically. This declaration outlines His purpose and directly explains His subsequent actions of traveling throughout Galilee, preaching and casting out demons, rather than staying in a single location.

v.37and they found him, and say unto him, All are seeking thee.

v.38This passage

v.39And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 17:8

    for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.

  • Luke 4:43

    But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent.

  • John 9:4

    We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

  • Isaiah 61:1

    The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

  • John 17:4

    I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do.

  • Luke 4:18

    The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,

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