Mark 16:15He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. ~30 AD. Jesus' final commission to eleven terrified disciples who had abandoned Him just days before.
The emotion here: urgent determination knowing His time was ending
The original word
kēryssō (κηρύσσω) — to herald like a town crier, official proclamation with authority
Why it matters
This command was given to men who had never traveled more than 100 miles from home
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 16:15
Jesus said 'ALL creation' — not just humans, but the entire cosmos needs this news
Common misconceptionMost think this is only for pastors and missionaries, but Jesus gave this to ordinary fishermen who were still figuring out their own faith.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 16:15
Bible Genome reading
Mark 16:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 16:15 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 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mission, evangelism. Notable phrases: Go into all the world; preach the Good News. This verse contains a command.
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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