Mark 1:15
“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
Mark 1:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.
- DARBYDarby
- and saying, The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh; repent and believe in the glad tidings.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and saying ; 'Fulfilled hath been the time, and the reign of God hath come nigh, reform ye, and believe in the good news.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He said, "The time has come; the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!"
Context: Mark 1
13And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
16Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
About Mark 1: John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism
John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.
Commentary
Mark 1 is the opening chapter of the Gospel of Mark, which is the second book of the New Testament. It begins with the introduction of John the Baptist, who is described as a messenger sent from God to prepare the way for Jesus. John is described as a man of the wilderness, clothed in camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey. He preaches a message of repentance and baptizes people in the Jordan River.