Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Mark 1:38 in English Standard Version "And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.”" Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;