Mark 13:10The Good News must first be preached to all the nations.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus explains God's timeline: persecution will spread the gospel globally before the end comes...
The emotion here: urgently passionate about global mission despite knowing the cost
The original word
euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) — good news, originally a message of military victory
Why it matters
In Jesus' day, 'all nations' meant the known world of Roman provinces and beyond
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 13:10
This isn't just a nice goal — it's God's prerequisite for history's end
Common misconceptionPeople think this means every individual must hear, but 'nations' (ethnē) means people groups — distinct cultures and languages getting the gospel in their own context.
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 13:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 13:10 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include evangelism, mission. Notable phrases: Good News; preached to all nations. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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