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Mark 1:38

New Century Version

Jesus answered, “We should go to other towns around here so I can preach there too. That is the reason I came.”

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When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you!”

So he went everywhere in Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and forcing out demons.

Jesus said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

But Jesus said to them, “I must preach about God’s kingdom to other towns, too. This is why I was sent.”

I came from the Father into the world. Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

Having finished the work you gave me to do, I brought you glory on earth.

I gave them the teachings you gave me, and they accepted them. They knew that I truly came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

While it is daytime, we must continue doing the work of the One who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.