Bible Strands
Mark 6:12
So they set out and preached that the people should repent.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples, commissioned by Jesus, depart after receiving instructions on how to respond to rejection. They move into the regions to address the gathered crowds.
The words — ἐξελθόντες (exelthontes) means having gone out, and μετανοῶσιν (metanoōsin) means they may repent. These terms frame their mission as an outward movement demanding a change of mind and direction.
The thread — This message echoes Jesus’ initial proclamation in Matthew 4:17 and his warning in Luke 13:3. Paul later summarizes the apostolic witness as repentance to God and faith in Christ in Acts 20:21.
Why it lands — The text demands a decisive shift in allegiance and behavior before any sign or teaching is validated. It requires the reader to acknowledge their need for change and turn toward God.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
Cross-references
- Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- Luke 13:3 No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
- Acts 20:21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 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.
- Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.
- Luke 11:32 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.
- Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- 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 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”