But Jesus told them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent."
Cross References
Matthew 4:23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Mark 1:35Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.
Mark 1:38But Jesus answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come."
Treasury of Scripture
And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
I must.
Mark 1:14,15,38,39
Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, …
John 9:4
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
therefore.
Isaiah 42:1-4
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles…
Isaiah 48:16
Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; …
