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A Radically Inclusive Mission
Commentators stress that Jesus' command to preach to "every creature" was revolutionary. It shattered the existing cultural and religious barriers, particularly the one between Jews and Gentiles. Scholars explain this command explicitly extends the offer of salvation to all people, making the good news a universal message for every human being, without exception.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 16:15
18th Century
Theologian
Into all the world. To the Gentiles as well as the Jews. This was contrary to the opinions of the Jews, that the Gentiles should be admitt…
AT Robertson
On Mark 16:15
To the whole creation (παση τη κτισε). This commission in Mark is probably another report of the missionary Magna Charta in…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 16:15
19th Century
Bishop
And he said unto them.—See Notes on Matthew 28:16-20. There is much, however, that is so distinct in St. Mark’s report as…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 16:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
Because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 16:15
In this rendition of the Great Commission (cf. Matthew 28:18–20), the author gives an unusually wide scope for preaching (cf. 14:9). Bel…
John Gill
On Mark 16:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them
Not at the same time, and place, as before; not on the first day of the week, on which he rose …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 16:14–18
17th Century
Minister
The evidences of the truth of the gospel are so abundant that those who do not receive it may justly be reproached for their unbelief. Our blessed …