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II. The Mystery of Jesus

The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry. 14 (A)After John had been arrested,[a] Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: 15 (B)“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

The Call of the First Disciples.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1:14–15 After John had been arrested: in the plan of God, Jesus was not to proclaim the good news of salvation prior to the termination of the Baptist’s active mission. Galilee: in the Marcan account, scene of the major part of Jesus’ public ministry before his arrest and condemnation. The gospel of God: not only the good news from God but about God at work in Jesus Christ. This is the time of fulfillment: i.e., of God’s promises. The kingdom of God…Repent: see note on Mt 3:2.
  2. 1:16–20 These verses narrate the call of the first Disciples. See notes on Mt 4:18–22 and Mt 4:20.

The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news[a] of God,[b] 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;[c] repent, and believe in the good news.”[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:14 Or gospel
  2. Mark 1:14 Other ancient authorities read of the kingdom
  3. Mark 1:15 Or is at hand
  4. Mark 1:15 Or gospel

Jesus Calls Four Fishermen(A)

14 After John had been put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News from God. 15 (B)“The right time has come,” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is near! Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!”

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Jesus Preaches in Galilee

14 (A)Now after John was [a]taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, [b](B)preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, (C)The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God [c]is at hand; (D)repent and [d]believe in the gospel.”

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:14 Lit handed over
  2. Mark 1:14 Or proclaiming
  3. Mark 1:15 Lit has come near
  4. Mark 1:15 Or put your trust in

Jesus Announces the Good News(A)

14 After John(B) was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee,(C) proclaiming the good news of God.(D) 15 “The time has come,”(E) he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe(F) the good news!”(G)

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