Mark 1:38

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

He replied,“Let us go elsewhere, into the surrounding villages, so that I can preach there too. For that is what I came out here to do.”

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  • Luke 4:43 : 43 But Jesus said to them,“I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do.”
  • John 16:28 : 28 I came from the Father and entered into the world, but in turn, I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”
  • John 17:4 : 4 I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
  • John 17:8 : 8 because I have given them the words you have given me. They accepted them and really understand that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
  • John 9:4 : 4 We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.
  • Isa 61:1-3 : 1 The Lord Will Rejuvenate His People The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners, 2 to announce the year when the LORD will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn, 3 to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the LORD to reveal his splendor.
  • Luke 2:49 : 49 But he replied,“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
  • Luke 4:18-21 : 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 Then he began to tell them,“Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.”

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