Mark · Chapter 16
Mark 16:15 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation."
KJV · King James Version
"And2532 he said2036 unto them846, Go ye4198 into1519 all537 the world2889, and preach2784 the gospel2098 to every3956 creature2937."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, gospel, every, creature, while the WEB renders these as good, news, whole, creation. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Mark 16:15 in Mark 16
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Mark 16:15 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Mark 16. Read the full chapter →
- v.13 They went away and told it to the rest. They didn’t believe them, either.
- v.14 Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they sat at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they didn’t believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
- v.15 He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
- v.16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
- v.17 These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
Book background
About the Book of Mark
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- John Mark, recording Peter's testimony
- Date written
- c. 55–65 AD
- Audience
- Roman / Gentile Christians
- Chapters
- 16
Mark is the shortest, most action-driven Gospel — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant who came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (10:45). The book accelerates toward the cross and the empty tomb.
Setting: Likely written in Rome; the earliest of the Gospels.
Key themes: servant · action · cross · discipleship · authority
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Mark 16:15
Mark 16:15 contains 18 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
He said to them
HSTT
- 2
“Go into all the world
GIATW
- 3
and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
APTGNT
Frequently asked
FAQ about Mark 16:15
What does Mark 16:15 say?
Mark 16:15 reads: "He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation." — from the New Testament, Mark (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Mark 16:15 in?
Mark 16:15 is in the book of Mark, traditionally attributed to John Mark, recording Peter's testimony and written around c. 55–65 AD. Mark is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Roman / Gentile Christians. Best known for "the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve".
What is the difference between Mark 16:15 in WEB and KJV?
Mark 16:15 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And2532 he said2036 unto them846, Go ye4198 into1519 all537 the world2889, and preach2784 the gospel2098 to every3956 creature2937.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Mark 16:15?
Mark 16:15 is 18 words in the WEB translation (88 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Mark 16:15?
To memorise Mark 16:15, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Mark 16:15 matter in Mark?
Mark is the shortest, most action-driven Gospel — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant who came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (10:45). The book accelerates toward the cross and the empty tomb. Mark 16:15 sits within this larger story — Mark as a whole emphasises servant, action, cross.
How can I apply Mark 16:15 today?
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