Mark 1 · Verse 15

Mark 1:15

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:15, King James Version

Mark 1:15 in other translations

BSB“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
WEBand saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”
ASVand saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.
YLTand saying--‘Fulfilled hath been the time, and the reign of God hath come nigh, reform ye, and believe in the good news.'
DARBYand saying, The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh; repent and believe in the glad tidings.
BBEAnd saying, The time has come, and the kingdom of God is near: let your hearts be turned from sin and have faith in the good news.
WebsterAnd saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

What does Mark 1:15 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 15. The time is fulfilled. That is, the time for the appearance of the Messiah. The time, so long foretold, has come.

The kingdom of God is at hand. Mt 3:2.

Repent ye. Exercise sorrow for sins, and turn from them. And believe the Gospel. Literally, trust in the gospel, or believe the good tidings--to wit, respecting salvation. Mt 4:17.

(q) "time is" Dan 2:44, 9:25, Gal 4:4, Eph 1:10 (r) "repent ye" Acts 2:38 (s) "believe" Rom 16:26

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 The time is fulfilled - That is, the time appointed for sending the Messiah; and particularly the time specified by Daniel, Dan 9:24-27. Here are four points worthy of deep attention, in the preaching of the Son of God. 1. Every thing that is done is according to a plan laid by the Divine wisdom, and never performed till the time appointed was filled up. 2. That the kingdom and reign of sin are to be destroyed, and the kingdom of grace and heaven established in their place. 3. That the kingdom of God, and his reign by grace, begins with repentance for past sins. 4. That this reign of grace is at hand; and that nothing but an obstinate perseverance in sin and impenitence can keep any soul out of it; and that now is the accepted time to enter in.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 1:14-22

Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was put in prison. If some be laid aside, others shall be raised up, to carry on the same work. Observe the great truths Christ preached. By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. Christ has joined these two together, and let no man think to put them asunder. Christ puts…

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Mark 1:15 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiandG2532
λέγωνlegōnsayingG3004
ὅτιhotithatG3754
πεπλήρωταιpeplērōtaiHas been fulfilledG4137
ὁhotheG3588
καιρὸςkairostimeG2540
καὶkaiandG2532
ἤγγικενēngikenhas drawn nearG1448
ἡhētheG3588
βασιλείαbasileiakingdomG932
τοῦtou<the>G3588
θεοῦ·theouof God;G2316
μετανοεῖτεmetanoeitedo repentG3340
καὶkaiandG2532
πιστεύετεpisteuetedo believeG4100
ἐνeninG1722
τῷtōtheG3588
εὐαγγελίῳ.¶euangeliōgospel.G2098

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 1:15

  • Matthew 3:2

    And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Matthew 4:17

    From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Acts 2:36-38

    Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  • Acts 20:21

    Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Ephesians 1:10

    That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

  • Matthew 10:7

    And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  • Galatians 4:4

    But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

  • Luke 10:9

    And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

  • Luke 24:47

    And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  • Daniel 2:44

    And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

  • Luke 10:11

    Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

  • Daniel 9:25

    Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The time.
Da 2:44; 9:25; Ga 4:4; Eph 1:10
the kingdom.
Mt 3:2; 4:17; 10:7; Lu 10:9,11
repent.
Mt 21:31,32; Lu 24:47; Ac 2:36-38; 20:21; 2Ti 2:25,26
believe.
Ro 16:26

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Mark 1:14

    Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

  • Mark 1:15

    And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

  • Mark 1:16

    Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

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Mark 1:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y diciendo: El tiempo es cumplido, y el reino de Dios está cerca: arrepentíos, y creed al evangelio.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
et disant: Le temps est accompli, et le royaume de Dieu s’est approché: repentez-vous et croyez à l’évangile.
German
Elberfelder 1871
und sprach: Die Zeit ist erfüllt, und das Reich Gottes ist nahe gekommen. Tut Buße und glaubet an das Evangelium.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
et dicens: Quoniam impletum est tempus, et appropinquavit regnum Dei: pœnitemini, et credite Evangelio.