Bible verse
But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
Mark 1:38 · BSB
The verses around it, from Mark 1.
34 And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.
35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.
36 Simon and his companions went to look for Him,
37 and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!”
38 But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
40 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed.
KJV
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
ASV
And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.
ERV
And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.
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