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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει
he said
G3004
λέγει
he said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Ἄγωμεν
Let us go
G71
Ἄγωμεν
Let us go
Strong's:
G71
Word #:
4 of 15
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐχομένας
the next
G2192
ἐχομένας
the next
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
7 of 15
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
κηρύξω·
I may preach
G2784
κηρύξω·
I may preach
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
11 of 15
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
12 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Luke 4:43And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.John 17:8For 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 16:28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.John 17:4I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.Luke 2:49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Historical Context
Galilee contained numerous small towns within a day's journey of Capernaum—Chorazin, Bethsaida, Magdala, and others. 'Preach' (kēryssō) means to proclaim as a herald, the primary method of communicating official messages in the ancient world. Christ adopted this authoritative proclamation mode.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's prioritization of preaching over healing challenge modern emphasis on signs and wonders?
- What does Jesus' focus on 'the next towns' teach us about avoiding comfort zones in ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ's response redirects the disciples from consolidating success to expanding proclamation: 'Let us go into the next towns.' His stated purpose—'that I may preach there also'—emphasizes the priority of the preaching ministry over healing ministry. The phrase 'for therefore came I forth' reveals His self-understanding of divine mission. Christ came to preach the kingdom, not merely demonstrate power.