and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Parallel translations
- WEB Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
- KJV And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
- BSB Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’
- NKJV And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
- NLT Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’
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Quick answer
They are to heal the sick and announce that God's kingdom has come near. Their works and words together proclaim the arrival of the kingdom in Jesus.
Overview
The messengers' healing demonstrates the kingdom's power, while their proclamation declares its nearness. The two go together, deeds confirming the message that God's reign has drawn near in Christ. This is the core of their mission, to make the present nearness of the kingdom known.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 14
- Matt 3:2“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
- John 3:5Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into God’s Kingdom.
- Matt 10:7–8As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
- Luke 10:11‘Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
- Acts 28:7–10Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
- Luke 17:20–21Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation;
- Mark 6:13They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick, and healed them.
- Acts 28:31preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
- Luke 9:2He sent them out to preach God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick.
- John 3:3Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.”
- Matt 4:17From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
- Mark 4:30He said, “How will we liken God’s Kingdom? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?
- Dan 2:44In the days of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall its sovereignty be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
- Acts 28:28“Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.”
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