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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/16.htm">New International Version</a> He said to them, &#8220Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/nlt/mark/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. <a href="/esv/mark/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. <a href="/bsb/mark/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Having gone into all the world, proclaim the gospel to all the creation. <a href="/kjv/mark/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/nkjv/mark/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/nasb_/mark/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/nasb/mark/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/nasb77/mark/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/lsb/mark/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/amp/mark/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/csb/mark/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <a href="/hcsb/mark/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He said to them, &#8220Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. <a href="/asv/mark/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. <a href="/cev/mark/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he told them: Go and preach the good news to everyone in the world. <a href="/erv/mark/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. <a href="/gwt/mark/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jesus said to them, "So wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News. <a href="/gnt/mark/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> He said to them, "Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people. <a href="/isv/mark/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he told them, "As you go into all the world, proclaim the gospel to everyone. <a href="/msb/mark/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, ?Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/net/mark/16.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/nheb/mark/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation. <a href="/wbt/mark/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to them, "Go the whole world over, and proclaim the Good News to all mankind. <a href="/web/mark/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to the whole creation. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He said to them, “Having gone into all the world, proclaim the good news to all the creation; <a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Having gone into all the world, proclaim the gospel to all the creation. <a href="/ylt/mark/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said to them, 'Having gone to all the world, proclaim the good news to all the creation; <a href="/slt/mark/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Having gone into all the world proclaim the good news to all creation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: Go ye into the whole world, and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/cpdv/mark/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature. <a href="/nabre/mark/16.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, Go to all the world, and preach my gospel to the whole creation. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to them, “Go to the entire world and preach my Good News in all creation.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/godbey/mark/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <a href="/haweis/mark/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/mace/mark/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to them, "Go the whole world over, and proclaim the Good News to all mankind. <a href="/worrell/mark/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"Going into all the world, preach the Gospel to the whole creation.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>Go to all the world and preach the gospel to every one:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/16-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5729" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/16.htm">The Great Commission</a> 14Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: Poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">“Go</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/537.htm" title="537: hapanta (Adj-AMS) -- All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryxate (V-AMA-2P) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">and preach</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to every</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2937.htm" title="2937: ktisei (N-DFS) -- From ktizo; original formation.">creature.</a> 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a> Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a> How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” <a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a> Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a> For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a> And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <a href="/revelation/14-6.htm">Revelation 14:6</a> Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.Go.<a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5,6</a> These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: … <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:<a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Luke 14:21-23</a> So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind… into.<a href="/mark/13-10.htm">Mark 13:10</a> And the gospel must first be published among all nations.<a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.<a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1,2</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/mark/14-9.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/mark/16-13.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/mark/16-10.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/mark/14-9.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/luke/1-14.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/luke/3-6.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 16</div>1. <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">to two going into the country;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">then to the apostles;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;</a> 19. <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">and ascends into heaven.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He said to them This phrase indicates Jesus speaking directly to His disciples. It is a continuation of His post-resurrection appearances, emphasizing His authority and the importance of His instructions. The context is the Great Commission, a pivotal moment where Jesus imparts His final instructions to His followers. This command is given after His resurrection, highlighting the authority and divine mandate of the risen Christ.Go into all the world The directive to "go" signifies an active mission, not a passive waiting. The phrase "all the world" expands the scope of the mission beyond the Jewish people to include Gentiles, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). This global mission reflects God's heart for all humanity and aligns with prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the nations.and preach the gospel The term "gospel" means "good news," specifically the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection for the salvation of mankind. Preaching involves proclaiming this message with authority and clarity. The early church, as recorded in Acts, took this command seriously, spreading the message throughout the Roman Empire. This task is central to the mission of the church and is rooted in the prophetic tradition of proclaiming God's truth.to every creature This phrase underscores the universal nature of the gospel message. "Every creature" implies that the gospel is for all people, regardless of race, nationality, or social status. It reflects the inclusivity of God's kingdom and the breaking down of barriers that separated Jews and Gentiles. This aligns with the vision in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language stands before the throne of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The risen Lord who gives the Great Commission to His disciples, emphasizing the importance of spreading the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' command, representing all believers tasked with evangelism. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> Refers to all nations and peoples, highlighting the universal scope of the Gospel message. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a> The good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which offers salvation to all who believe. 5. <a href="/topical/e/every_creature.htm">Every Creature</a> Indicates the inclusivity of the Gospel message, meant for all humanity without distinction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The command to preach to "every creature" underscores the Gospel's availability to all, regardless of background or status. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_evangelism.htm">The Urgency of Evangelism</a> Jesus' directive to "go" implies action and urgency, reminding believers of the importance of sharing the Gospel actively. <a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a> As seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, believers are not alone in this mission; the Holy Spirit empowers and guides them. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_proclamation.htm">Faithfulness in Proclamation</a> The call to preach is a call to be faithful in delivering the message of Christ, trusting God for the results. <a href="/topical/g/global_mission.htm">Global Mission</a> The scope of "all the world" challenges believers to think beyond local boundaries and engage in global missions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 16</a> <a href="/q/is_street_preaching_effective.htm">Is street preaching an effective method of evangelism?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_evangelical_church.htm">What defines an evangelical church?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_hyper-calvinism.htm">What defines Hyper-Calvinism?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_digital_evangelism.htm">What is digital evangelism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) And he said unto them.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/28-16.htm" title="Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.">Matthew 28:16-20</a>. There is much, however, that is so distinct in St. Mark's report as to suggest the thought that it may have referred to a different occasion.Preach the gospel to every creature.--Better, to the whole creation. The universality of the word is, of course, limited by the nature of the case.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 15, 16. - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation (πάσῃ τῇ κτίσει). He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned. Here is a considerable interval of time, not noticed in any way by the evangelist. And he saith unto them; not on the day of his resurrection. It would seem that this charge was delivered to them in Galilee, and that it is the same as that recorded in St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>), which was again repeated immediately before his ascension from Bethany. Go ye into all the world; not into Judaea only, but everywhere. This command has expanded with the discovery in later times of new portions of the inhabited earth; and must ever be coextensive with geographic discovery. Preach the gospel to the whole creation; that is, "among all nations." Man is the noblest work of God. All the creation is gathered up in him, created after the image of the Creator. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned. These words are very important. The first clause opposes the notion that faith alone is sufficient for salvation, without those works which are the fruit of faith. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; that is, he that believeth, and as an evidence of his faith accepts Christ's baptism, and fulfils the promises and vows which he then took upon himself, working out his own salvation with fear and trembling, shall be saved. But he that disbelieveth shall be condemned (ὁ δὲ ἀπιστήσας κατακριθήσεται,). The condemnation anticipates the doom which will be incurred by continual unbelief. <a href="/commentaries/mark/16-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Go Πορευθέντες (Poreuthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all ἅπαντα (hapanta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_537.htm">Strong's 537: </a> All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). [and] preach κηρύξατε (kēryxate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. to every πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. creature. κτίσει (ktisei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2937.htm">Strong's 2937: </a> From ktizo; original formation. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 16:15 He said to them Go into all (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/16-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 16:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 16:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/16-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 16:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 16:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>