KJV dictionary & concordance

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.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

101 occurrences95 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Matthew 4:23

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “gospel”

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Mark 1:1

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THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Mark 1:1 · retained source text

¶ The beginning of the Gospel of Iesus Christ, the Sonne of God,

Mark 1:14

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

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1611 witness · Mark 1:14 · retained source text

Now after that Iohn was put in prison, Iesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospell of the kingdome of God,

1611 marginal noteMatth. 4.12.

Mark 1:15

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And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

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1611 witness · Mark 1:15 · retained source text

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdome of God is at hand: repent ye, and beleeue the Gospell.

Mark 13:10

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And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

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1611 witness · Mark 13:10 · retained source text

And the Gospel must first be published among all nations.

Mark 14:9

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Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

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1611 witness · Mark 14:9 · retained source text

Uerely I say vnto you, Wheresoeuer this Gospel shalbe preached thorowout the whole world, this also that she hath done, shall be spoken of for a memoriall of her.

Mark 16:15

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And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

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1611 witness · Mark 16:15 · retained source text

And he said vnto them, Goe yee into all the world, and preach the Gospel to euery creature.

1611 marginal noteMat. 28.19.

Complete reference index — all 95 verses

Matthew 4:23 Matthew 9:35 Matthew 11:5 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 26:13 Mark 1:1 Mark 1:14 Mark 1:15 Mark 13:10 Mark 14:9 Mark 16:15 Luke 4:18 Luke 7:22 Luke 9:6 Luke 20:1 Acts 8:25 Acts 14:7 Acts 14:21 Acts 15:7 Acts 16:10 Acts 20:24 Romans 1:1 Romans 1:9 Romans 1:15 Romans 1:16 Romans 2:16 Romans 10:15 Romans 10:16 Romans 11:28 Romans 15:16 Romans 15:19 Romans 15:20 Romans 15:29 Romans 16:25 1 Corinthians 1:17 1 Corinthians 4:15 1 Corinthians 9:12 1 Corinthians 9:14 1 Corinthians 9:16 1 Corinthians 9:17 1 Corinthians 9:18 1 Corinthians 15:1 2 Corinthians 2:12 2 Corinthians 4:3 2 Corinthians 4:4 2 Corinthians 8:18 2 Corinthians 9:13 2 Corinthians 10:14 2 Corinthians 10:16 2 Corinthians 11:4 2 Corinthians 11:7 Galatians 1:6 Galatians 1:7 Galatians 1:8 Galatians 1:9 Galatians 1:11 Galatians 2:2 Galatians 2:5 Galatians 2:7 Galatians 2:14 Galatians 3:8 Galatians 4:13 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 3:6 Ephesians 6:15 Ephesians 6:19 Philippians 1:5 Philippians 1:7 Philippians 1:12 Philippians 1:17 Philippians 1:27 Philippians 2:22 Philippians 4:3 Philippians 4:15 Colossians 1:5 Colossians 1:23 1 Thessalonians 1:5 1 Thessalonians 2:2 1 Thessalonians 2:4 1 Thessalonians 2:8 1 Thessalonians 2:9 1 Thessalonians 3:2 2 Thessalonians 1:8 2 Thessalonians 2:14 1 Timothy 1:11 2 Timothy 1:8 2 Timothy 1:10 2 Timothy 2:8 Philemon 1:13 Hebrews 4:2 1 Peter 1:12 1 Peter 1:25 1 Peter 4:6 1 Peter 4:17 Revelation 14:6

Where “gospel” appears

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Matthew5 occurrences
5 verses Mark6 occurrences
6 verses Luke4 occurrences
4 verses Acts6 occurrences
6 verses Romans13 occurrences
13 verses 1 Corinthians12 occurrences
8 verses 2 Corinthians9 occurrences
9 verses Galatians12 occurrences
11 verses Ephesians4 occurrences
4 verses Philippians9 occurrences
8 verses Colossians2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Thessalonians6 occurrences
6 verses 2 Thessalonians2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Timothy3 occurrences
3 verses Philemon1 occurrence
1 verse Hebrews1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Peter4 occurrences
4 verses Revelation1 occurrence
1 verse

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

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:

2 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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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)