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gospel

Meaning of “gospel”

Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
101 occurrences95 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Matthew 4:23

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Colossians 1:5
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 1:5 · retained source text

For the hope which is layd vp for you in heauen, whereof ye heard before in the word of the trueth of the Gospel,

Colossians 1:23
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
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1611 witness · Colossians 1:23 · retained source text

If ye continue in the faith grounded and setled, and be not moued away from the hope of the Gospel, which yee haue heard, and which was preached to euery creature which is vnder heauen, whereof I Paul am made a Minister.

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Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

1 Corinthians 15:1

1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; ... For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A good or joyful message. The history of the birth, life, actions, death, resurrection, ascension and doctrines of Jesus Christ.

volume 1, leaf 852, columns 2-3 (noun entry)