(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
So they set out and preached that people should turn from sin to God,
So they set out and preached that the people should repent.
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
And{G2532} they went out{G1831}, and preached{G2784} that{G2443} men should repent{G3340}.
Mark 6:12 is part of the narrative in the Gospel of Mark that describes the mission of the twelve apostles. In this verse, the apostles are sent out by Jesus to spread his message, with a specific instruction to call people to repentance. The concept of repentance in the biblical context involves a profound change of mind and heart, a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. This call to repentance is central to the ministry of Jesus and the apostles, as it was believed to be the necessary first step for individuals to enter the Kingdom of God.
The historical context of this verse is set within the Galilean ministry of Jesus, which is characterized by his teachings, miracles, and the growing tension between Jesus and the religious authorities of the time. The apostles' mission occurs after Jesus has begun to face opposition and rejection, yet he continues to empower his disciples to carry on his work. This commissioning of the apostles reflects Jesus' strategy to extend his ministry through others, preparing them for their future role in leading the early Christian church after his death and resurrection.
The themes present in Mark 6:12 include the authority of Jesus to send out his disciples, the urgency of the message of repentance, and the early church's emphasis on the need for personal transformation in response to the Gospel. The verse also highlights the beginnings of the Christian missionary movement, where the apostles are tasked with replicating Jesus' ministry by preaching, teaching, and healing, thus laying the groundwork for the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)