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Mark 1

Mark 1:15

The Temptation and Preaching of Jesus · Mark 1:12–15
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Translations

Modern
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
Traditional
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Literal
…and saying, “The time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
Latin
…et dicens: Quoniam impletum est tempus, et appropinquavit regnum Dei: pœnitemini, et credite Evangelio.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

Notes

Mark 1:15

  • The preaching of Jesus is summarized in his announcement that the kingdom of God had come. He called people to repent (turn away from sin and turn to God) and believe the good news about the Messiah (1:1).

  • The kingdom of God is not associated with a place or land. It began with Jesus himself and continues through his followers.

  • Because the kingdom of God has come, people must repent and have faith in God's good news. In the time of Jesus, this good news meant that God’s reign had arrived through the Messiah. For Mark’s later audience, it also included the news of the death, resurrection, ascension of Jesus, and his promised return (15:1–16:8).

    All people, both Jews and non-Jews (called Gentiles), need God's forgiveness through repentance and faith in Jesus.

Mark 1:14–15

This summary introduces 1:14–3:6. Such summaries help hearers understand what follows (see also 3:7–12; 6:6). Most of Mark’s original audience would have heard the Gospel read aloud.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 4:1–17 Luke 4:1–15

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conversion Fullness of Time Galilee Gospel Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of Prophecy Repentance

Topics

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