9:6a

So: The Greek conjunction that the Berean Standard Bible translates as So introduces what the apostles did in obedience to Jesus’ instructions. Other English versions translate it as “And” or “Then,” and some versions do not have a connector. Express the connection in a natural way in your language.

they set out: The phrase they set out indicates that the apostles left Jesus and started on their journey.

went from village to village: The Greek phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as went from village to village indicates that the apostles went to many villages in the area. In some villages they may have stayed for several days.

village: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as village refers to a small country town.

9:6b

preaching the gospel: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as preaching the gospel means to tell people publicly the good news about God’s kingdom. The word should not refer only to what a preacher does in church. Some other ways to translate preaching the gospel are:

announcing the good/sweet news
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bringing good news ⌊about God’s rule⌋
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preaching good news ⌊from God⌋
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telling the message/report that causes joy

Be sure that the term you choose does not refer only to a news report or to a story that is not true.

healing people everywhere: The phrase healing people everywhere indicates that the apostles healed some people everywhere they went. It does not mean that they healed everyone in all of those places. The word healing refers to curing sicknesses. It can also refer to casting out demons.

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