KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Jesus told them, 'I have to go share the good news about God's kingdom in other cities too, that's literally what I was sent here to do.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knew his mission was bigger than one place, he was here to reach everyone.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs early in Jesus' ministry after he has been teaching and performing miracles in Capernaum, drawing crowds who wanted him to remain there. Jesus responds by emphasizing his divine mission to proclaim the kingdom of God beyond that city, as he was sent by God to reach other places in the region. This highlights the urgency and scope of his purpose in spreading the message of God's rule.
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