KJV ORIGINAL
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm telling you the truth — everywhere this good news gets shared around the world, people will remember what she just did and tell her story.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some acts of love are so beautiful they become part of the story forever.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 60-70 CE. It aimed to preserve the teachings of Peter and encourage believers facing persecution by presenting Jesus as the suffering Son of God.
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