⁴³ But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God^(A) to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”

³⁸ Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”^{(A) 39} So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues^(B) and driving out demons.^(C)

² Preach^(A) the word;^(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke^(C) and encourage^(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.

³⁸ For I have come down from heaven^(A) not to do my will but to do the will^(B) of him who sent me.^{(C) 39} And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me,^(D) but raise them up at the last day.^{(E) 40} For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son^(F) and believes in him shall have eternal life,^(G) and I will raise them up at the last day.”

³⁸ how God anointed^(A) Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing^(B) all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.^(C)

⁴ As long as it is day,^(A) we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

The Year of the Lord’s Favor

The Servant of the Lord

²¹ Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you!^(A) As the Father has sent me,^(B) I am sending you.”^(C)