And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Jesus told them, 'Let's head to the other towns so I can share the message there too, that's literally why I'm here.'
Jesus stayed focused on his mission: getting the good news to everyone, not just one place.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, which was written to present Jesus as the suffering Servant and Son of God, this verse occurs early in Jesus' ministry after he has healed people and cast out demons in Capernaum. Jesus is responding to his disciples who want him to stay, but he emphasizes the need to move on to other towns. This reflects the historical setting of first-century Galilee, where traveling teachers and rabbis often went from place to place to share their message.
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