And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Then Jesus told them, 'Go everywhere, literally everywhere, and share this good news with everyone you meet.'
Jesus basically said 'take this hope global', no one gets left out.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the first century, Jesus had just risen from the dead and was appearing to his disciples in the days following his resurrection. He gave them this commission as part of his final instructions before ascending to heaven, emphasizing the global spread of the gospel in a world dominated by the Roman Empire. This directive built on the Old Testament prophecies of God's salvation reaching all nations, marking a shift from a primarily Jewish mission to one that included Gentiles.
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