KJV ORIGINAL
And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And then he'll send his angels out to gather all his chosen people from everywhere — literally every corner of the earth and beyond.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
No matter where you are in the world, God's angels will find you when it's time.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark, a companion of Peter, for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 65-70 CE. It was likely written to provide an account of Jesus's life and teachings, offering encouragement and instruction to Christians enduring persecution.
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