Mark 6:12
New International Version
They went out and preached that people should repent.

New Living Translation
So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God.

English Standard Version
So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.

Berean Standard Bible
So they set out and preached that the people should repent.

Berean Literal Bible
And having gone out, they preached that they should repent.

King James Bible
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

New King James Version
So they went out and preached that people should repent.

New American Standard Bible
And they went out and preached that people are to repent.

NASB 1995
They went out and preached that men should repent.

NASB 1977
And they went out and preached that men should repent.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they went out and preached that men should repent.

Amplified Bible
So they went out and preached that men should repent [that is, think differently, recognize sin, turn away from it, and live changed lives].

Christian Standard Bible
So they went out and preached that people should repent.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they went out and preached that people should repent.

American Standard Version
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

Contemporary English Version
The apostles left and started telling everyone to turn to God.

English Revised Version
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the apostles went and told people that they should turn to God and change the way they think and act.

Good News Translation
So they went out and preached that people should turn away from their sins.

International Standard Version
So they went and preached that people should repent.

Majority Standard Bible
So they set out and preached that the people should repent.

NET Bible
So they went out and preached that all should repent.

New Heart English Bible
So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they went out and preached that men should repent.

Weymouth New Testament
So they set out, and preached in order that men might repent.

World English Bible
They went out and preached that people should repent.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having gone forth they were preaching that [men] might convert,

Berean Literal Bible
And having gone out, they preached that they should repent.

Young's Literal Translation
And having gone forth they were preaching that men might reform,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having gone out, they proclaimed that they repent.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And going forth they preached that men should do penance:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And going out, they were preaching, so that people would repent.

New American Bible
So they went off and preached repentance.

New Revised Standard Version
So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they went out and preached that they should repent.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they went out and they preached that they should return to God.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they went out and preached that men should repent;

Godbey New Testament
And having gone out they preached that they must repent;

Haweis New Testament
And going forth, they preached, that men should repent.

Mace New Testament
then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent.

Weymouth New Testament
So they set out, and preached in order that men might repent.

Worrell New Testament
And, going forth, they preached that men should repent.

Worsley New Testament
And they went forth, and preached that men should repent.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ministry of the Twelve
11If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.” 12So they set out and preached that the people should repent. 13They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:7
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’

Luke 9:6
So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Matthew 3:2
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Acts 17:30
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

Matthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Acts 26:20
First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.

Jonah 3:5-10
And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. / Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let no man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink. ...

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Jeremiah 25:5
The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

Joel 2:12-13
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.


Treasury of Scripture

And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

preached.

Mark 1:3,15
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight…

Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

Matthew 3:2,8
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand…

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














So they went out
This phrase indicates the obedience and action of the disciples following Jesus' instructions. The Greek word for "went out" is "ἐξῆλθον" (exēlthon), which implies a departure with purpose. Historically, this reflects the itinerant nature of early Christian ministry, where the disciples physically moved from place to place to spread the message of Christ. This action signifies the beginning of a mission, emphasizing the importance of taking the gospel beyond one's immediate surroundings, a call to all believers to actively participate in the Great Commission.

and preached
The Greek word used here is "ἐκήρυξαν" (ekēryxan), meaning to proclaim or herald. This term is often associated with the authoritative declaration of a message. In the context of the New Testament, preaching is not merely sharing information but delivering a divine message with the authority of God. The act of preaching is central to the Christian faith, as it is through the proclamation of the Word that faith is sparked and nurtured in the hearts of listeners. Historically, this reflects the oral tradition of the time, where messages were spread through spoken word, emphasizing the power and importance of verbal testimony in the early church.

that the people
This phrase highlights the target audience of the disciples' mission. The Greek term "ἵνα" (hina) introduces a purpose clause, indicating the intention behind the preaching. "The people" refers to the general populace, emphasizing the universal nature of the gospel message. In the historical context, this would include both Jews and Gentiles, reflecting the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry. The use of "the people" underscores the accessibility of the gospel to all, regardless of social or ethnic background, aligning with the Christian belief in the universal call to salvation.

should repent
The Greek word for "repent" is "μετανοῶσιν" (metanoōsin), which means to change one's mind or to turn around. Repentance is a fundamental concept in Christian theology, signifying a complete transformation of heart and mind away from sin and towards God. In the scriptural context, repentance is not merely feeling sorry for one's sins but involves a decisive change in direction and behavior. Historically, the call to repentance was central to the message of both John the Baptist and Jesus, and it remains a cornerstone of Christian preaching. This call to repentance is a reminder of the need for personal and communal renewal, urging believers to continually align their lives with God's will.

(12) And preached that men should repent.--The work of the Apostles appears from this to have been a continuation of that of the Baptist. They announced the nearness of the kingdom of God, and repentance as the one adequate preparation for it, and baptised as the outward token of that repentance and the new life in which it was to issue (John 3:5; John 4:2), but they did not as yet proclaim their Master as being Himself the Christ, and therefore the Head of that kingdom.

Verse 12. - They preached that men should repent. This was their great work, to which the miracles were subordinate.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[So]
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they went out
ἐξελθόντες (exelthontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

[and] preached
ἐκήρυξαν (ekēryxan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

[the people] should repent.
μετανοῶσιν (metanoōsin)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.


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