Luke 4:43

Amplified Bible

But He said, “I must preach [the good news of] the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because I was sent for this purpose.”

Cross References

Isaiah 48:16

“Come near to Me, listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret, From the time that it happened, I was there. And now the Lord God has sent Me, and His [Holy] Spirit.”

Matthew 4:23

And He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news (gospel) of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people [demonstrating and revealing that He was indeed the promised Messiah].

Mark 1:35

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.

John 20:21

Then Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you [as My representatives].”

John 9:4

We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with great power; and He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. [Is 61:1-3; Luke 4:18-21]

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.