38 Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else-to the nearby villages-so I can preach there also. That is why I have come."

Other Translations of Mark 1:38

King James Version

38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

English Standard Version

38 And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out."

The Message

38 Jesus said, "Let's go to the rest of the villages so I can preach there also. This is why I've come."

New King James Version

38 But He said to them, "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth."

New Living Translation

38 But Jesus replied, "We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 1:38

Commentary on Mark 1:29-39

(Read Mark 1:29-39)

Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Those who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must yet sometimes be alone with God.