Mark 6:12

And having gone forth they were preaching that [men] might convert,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11and as many as may not receive you nor hear you, going out from there, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony to them; [[truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom or Gomorrah in [the] day of judgment than for that city.”]]

13and they were casting out many demons, and they were anointing many sick with oil, and they were healing [them].

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:30Therefore, I judge each according to his ways, || O house of Israel,” || A declaration of Lord YHWH, || “Turn back, indeed, turn yourselves back, || From all your transgressions, || And iniquity is not for a stumbling-block to you,

Matthew 3:8Bear, therefore, fruits worthy of conversion,

Matthew 9:13but having gone, learn what [this] is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice; for I did not come to call righteous men, but sinners.”

Mark 1:3A voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the LORD, || Make His paths straight.”

Luke 9:6And going forth they were going through the several villages, proclaiming good news, and healing everywhere.

Luke 13:3No—I say to you, but if you may not convert, even so will all you 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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