Mark 1:14

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Cross-references

Mark 2:2 Parallel

In Mark 2:2, Jesus preaches the word to a packed house — a specific example of the preaching ministry that began in Mark 1:14.

Matthew 4:12 also reports John's arrest and Jesus' withdrawal to Galilee — a direct parallel to the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.

Luke 4:43 Parallel

Luke 4:43 records Jesus declaring his purpose to proclaim the good news of the kingdom, identical to the activity described in Mark 1:14.

Luke 4:17–19 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 4:17-19 shows Jesus reading Isaiah 61, the prophetic text that defines his mission to proclaim good news, which he begins in Mark 1:14.

Luke 3:20 Historical context

Luke 3:20 narrates Herod locking John in prison, the very event that precipitates Jesus' Galilean proclamation in Mark 1:14.

Matthew 4:23 parallels Mark 1:14, summarizing Jesus' Galilean ministry of preaching the gospel, adding details of teaching and healing.

Isaiah 61:1–3 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 61:1-3 prophesies the anointed one proclaiming good news, which Jesus begins to fulfill by preaching the gospel in Mark 1:14.

Luke 4:14 Parallel

In Luke 4:14, Jesus returns to Galilee in the Spirit's power, beginning his public ministry — a parallel summary to Mark 1:14's 'Jesus went into Galilee preaching.'

In Matthew 4:17, Jesus begins preaching 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near' — a parallel account of the same Galilean ministry launch, with a call to repentance.

Luke 16:16 Historical context

In Luke 16:16, Jesus says the good news of the kingdom has been preached since John — directly connecting to Mark 1:14's timing 'after John was put in prison.'

Luke 23:5 Historical context

In Luke 23:5, the accusers note Jesus started in Galilee — a direct reference to the beginning of his preaching ministry recorded in Mark 1:14.

Acts 10:37 Historical context

Acts 10:37 specifies that Jesus' ministry began in Galilee after John's baptism, providing the historical timeline implied in Mark 1:14.

Hebrews 2:3 Allusion

Hebrews 2:3 states that the great salvation was first declared by the Lord, directly referencing Jesus' initial proclamation of the gospel in Mark 1:14.

Matthew 11:2 Historical context

Matthew 11:2 shows John in prison hearing of Jesus' deeds, confirming the timing of Jesus' Galilean ministry after John's arrest.

John 3:22–24 Historical context

John 3:22-24 notes that Jesus' earlier Judean ministry occurred before John's imprisonment, providing chronological context for Mark 1:14.

Matthew 9:35 echoes the same summary of Jesus' preaching and healing ministry, reflecting the ongoing mission first stated in Mark 1:14.

Luke 8:1 Parallel

In Luke 8:1, Jesus similarly travels proclaiming the kingdom, with the Twelve accompanying him — a parallel scene of itinerant preaching.

Luke 9:2 Parallel

In Luke 9:2, Jesus sends the Twelve to proclaim the kingdom — extending the mission he began in Mark 1:14 to his disciples.

Acts 28:23 Related theme

In Acts 28:23, Paul explains the kingdom of God from Scripture to Roman Jews — echoing Jesus' own proclamation of the kingdom, though in a later apostolic setting.

Acts 28:31 Related theme

Acts 28:31 shows Paul continuing the proclamation of the kingdom of God, echoing Jesus' gospel preaching in Mark 1:14.

Ephesians 2:17 Related theme

In Ephesians 2:17, 'He came and preached peace' summarizes Christ's ministry of reconciliation — a theological echo of Jesus' Galilean preaching of good news.