Matthew 24:14

Authorized King James Version

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
κηρυχθήσεται
G2784
shall be preached
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#3
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
εὐαγγέλιον
G2098
gospel
a good message, i.e., the gospel
#6
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
βασιλείας
G932
of the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
ὅλῃ
G3650
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#10
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
οἰκουμένῃ
G3625
the world
land, i.e., the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the roman empire
#12
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#13
μαρτύριον
G3142
a witness
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
#14
πᾶσιν
G3956
unto all
all, any, every, the whole
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἔθνεσιν
G1484
nations
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#19
ἥξει
G2240
come
to arrive, i.e., be present (literally or figuratively)
#20
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
τέλος
G5056
shall the end
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of Jewish biographical literature presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of Matthew Understanding a worldview expecting divine intervention through a promised Messiah helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes kingdom in this particular way.

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