Mark 6:12

And when they went out, they were preaching that people should repent.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

In Context

11And as many as do not receive you nor hear you, as you leave from there, shake off the dust underneath your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom or for Gomorrah in the Day of Judgment than for that city!”

13And they were casting out many demons, and they were anointing with oil many who were sick, and were healing them. 1 The Death of John the Baptist

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Cross References

Matthew 3:8Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance,

Matthew 9:13But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” 1 The Question About Fasting

Mark 1:3“ The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 1 ‘ In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; 1 make His paths straight.’ ”

Luke 9:6As they went out, they were going about village by village, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. 1 Herod Seeks to See Jesus

Luke 13:3Not at all, I tell you; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:8-14

The Apostolic Commission. 7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye… Read the whole commentary →

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