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Mark 13:10

What does Mark 13:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 13:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 13:10 means

Amidst the warnings of persecution, Jesus delivered a crucial command and prophecy: "the gospel must first be preached unto all the nations." This indicates that despite the tribulation and suffering His followers would endure, the global proclamation of the good news of salvation is a non-negotiable prerequisite to the end. It emphasizes the missionary mandate of the church, revealing God's overarching plan for all peoples to hear the gospel before the consummation of all things. The global witness is not merely an option but a divine necessity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the gospel must first be preached unto all the nations.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the gospel must first be preached unto all the nations.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the good news has first to be given to all the nations.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and to all the nations it behoveth first that the good news be proclaimed.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And unto all nations the gospel must first be preached.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and the gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

Context

This verse presents a vital mission for the disciples, appearing immediately after the warnings of personal persecution in verse 9. It provides purpose and direction amid suffering, clarifying that their trials will also serve as opportunities for widespread evangelism. This placement highlights that even in tribulation, the expansion of the gospel is a paramount divine agenda, setting the context for further instructions on how believers should conduct themselves during these persecutions.

v.9But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues shall ye be beaten; and before governors and kings shall ye stand for my sake, for a testimony unto them.

v.10This passage

v.11And when they lead you to judgment, and deliver you up, be not anxious beforehand what ye shall speak: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 15:19

    in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and round about even unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ;

  • Revelation 14:6

    And I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having eternal good tidings to proclaim unto them that dwell on the earth, and unto every nation and tribe and tongue and people;

  • Colossians 1:23

    if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister.

  • Romans 1:8

    First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

  • Romans 10:18

    But I say, Did they not hear? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

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