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Mark 1:15 web — and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."

World English Bible

"and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.""

— Mark 1:15, World English Bible

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Mark 1 — Context

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Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.

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He was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals; and the angels were serving him.

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Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom of God,

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and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."

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Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

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Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men."

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Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.

Mark 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:15 say?
Mark 1:15 in the World English Bible reads: “and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."”
Where is Mark 1:15 in the Bible?
Mark 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:15.
What translation should I read Mark 1:15 in?
Mark 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 1:15?
Mark 1:15 reads (WEB): “and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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