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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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Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 20:24 · retained source text

But none of these things mooue me, neither count I my life deare vnto my self, so that I might finish my course with ioy, & the ministery which I haue receiued of the Lord Iesus, to testifie the Gospel of the grace of God.

Romans 1:1
PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Paul a seruant of Iesus Christ, called to bee an Apostle, separated vnto the Gospel of God,

1611 marginal noteActs.13.1.

Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 1:9 · retained source text

For God is my witnesse, whom I serue with my spirit in the Gospel of his Sonne, that without ceasing I make mention of you, alwayes in my prayers,

1611 marginal noteOr, in my spirit.

Romans 1:15
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 1:15 · retained source text

So, as much as in mee is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 1:16 · retained source text

For I am not ashamed of the Gopel of Christ: for it is the power of God vnto saluation, to euery one that beleeueth, to the Iew first, and also to the Greeke.

Romans 2:16
In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 2:16 · retained source text

In the day when God shall iudge the secrets of men by Iesus Christ, according to my Gospel.

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 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 10:15 · retained source text

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

1611 marginal noteEsa. 52.7. naum. 1.15.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 52.7. naum. 1.15.

Romans 10:16
But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 10:16 · retained source text

But they haue not all obeyed the Gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath beleeued our report?

1611 marginal noteOr, preaching.

1611 marginal noteGr. the hearing of vs.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 53.1. iohn 12.38.

Romans 11:28
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 11:28 · retained source text

As concerning the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloued for the fathers sakes.

Romans 15:16
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 15:16 · retained source text

That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.

1611 marginal noteOr, sacrificing.

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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)