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The Priority of Preaching
Commentators highlight that Jesus left the enthusiastic crowds because His primary mission was to preach the good news, not just perform miracles. One scholar suggests Jesus feared the healings were becoming a distraction, with people seeking a miracle-worker rather than the message of the kingdom. His departure was a deliberate act to recenter his ministry on its core purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 1:38
18th Century
Theologian
And he said unto them, etc. This was said in answer to their implied request that he would go and meet the multitudes: "Since the…
AT Robertson
On Mark 1:38
Into the next towns (εις τας εχομενας κωμοπολεις). It was a surprising decision for Jesus to leave the eager, excited throngs in C…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:38
19th Century
Bishop
Let us go into the next towns.—The word translated “towns” occurs here only. It is a compound word, “village cities,” and…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 1:37–38
19th Century
Preacher
They said to him, All men seek for you. And he said to them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:38
Jesus’ reply shows that he feared his healings and exorcisms were hindrances to understanding who he really was. The people of Capernaum were inter…
John Calvin
On Mark 1:38
16th Century
Theologian
For on this account I came out. (Luke 4:43) For on this account am I sent. These words deserve our attention, for the…
John Gill
On Mark 1:38
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them, let us go into the next towns
Instead of returning with his disciples to Capernaum, as they e…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:29–39
17th Century
Minister
Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, so that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from …