Mark 1:38 kjv — And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

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"And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth."

— Mark 1:38, King James Version

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“He said to them, "Let's go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason."”
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Mark 1 — Context

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.

Mark 1:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:38 say?

Mark 1:38 in the King James Version reads: “And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.”

Where is Mark 1:38 in the Bible?

Mark 1:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 38.

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 1:38.

What translation should I read Mark 1:38 in?

Mark 1:38 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 1:38?

Mark 1:38 reads (KJV): “And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.” 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.

Mark 1:38 kjv — And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

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