|The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
|The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
|The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God:
|The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God:
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|The Greek word '''ευαγγελιον''' or ''evangelion'' means literally "a good message." "Gospel" is an Old English word meaning "a good story." Today the best phrase is "good news."
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|The Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον''' or ''evangelion'' means literally "a good message." "Gospel" is an Old English word meaning "a good story." Today the best phrase is "good news."
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|And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
|And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
|He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your hearts and believe the good news."
|He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your hearts and believe the good news."
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|Gospel (good news) is a literal translation of the Greek word '''ευαγγελιον'''.
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|Gospel (good news) is a literal translation of the Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον'''.