Mark 1:38
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Mark 1:38 in other translations
| BSB | But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.” |
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| WEB | He said to them, “Let’s go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason.” |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | and he saith to them, ‘We may go to the next towns, that there also I may preach, for for this I came forth.' |
| DARBY | 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. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | And he said to them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for, for this purpose have I come. |
What does Mark 1:38 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Mr 1:40-45. Healing of a Leper. ( = Mt 8:1-4; Lu 5:12-16).
See on Mt 8:1-4.
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Next towns. Towns in the neighbourhood or vicinity of Capernaum. He proposed to carry the gospel to them, rather than that multitudes should leave their homes and attend him in his ministry.
Towns. The word here rendered towns denotes places in size between cities and villages, or large places, but without walls.
For therefore came I forth. That is, came forth from God, or was sent by God. Luke says, (Lk 4:43) "for therefore am I sent." Compare Jn 16:28. "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world." The meaning of this verse therefore is--Since multitudes press to hear the word, let us not remain here, but go into the neighbouring towns also, for I was sent by God not to preach at Capernaum only, but throughout Judea, and it is therefore improper to confine my labours to this place.
(x) "therefore" Isa 61:1,2, Jn 17:8
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him…
Mark 1:38 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Mark 1:38
- Luke 4:43
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
- Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
- John 17:8
For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.
- John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
- Luke 4:18-21
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
- Luke 2:49
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
- John 16:28
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
- John 9:4
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
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Context
- Mark 1:37
And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
- Mark 1:38
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
- Mark 1:39
And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Mark 1:38 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y les dice: Vamos á los lugares vecinos, para que predique también allí; porque para esto he venido. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et il leur dit: Allons ailleurs dans les bourgades voisines, afin que j’y prêche aussi; car c’est pour cela que je suis venu. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und er spricht zu ihnen: Laßt uns anderswohin in die nächsten Flecken gehen, auf daß ich auch daselbst predige; denn dazu bin ich ausgegangen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et ait illis: Eamus in proximos vicos, et civitates, ut et ibi prædicem: ad hoc enim veni. |