Mark 16:15 ... Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel

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KJV

Mark 16:15 ... Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

NIV

Mark 16:15  Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

3RD (NLT, if not otherwise identified)

Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

LISTENERS HEARD

Going into this every society, proclaim the good news to all the populace.

LOST IN TRANSLATION

This verse is omitted from some of the most ancient Greek texts. There are two very uncommon words here. The "all" before "the world" is an uncommon word meaning "every." The word translated as "creature/creation" only appears in Jesus's words three times. It refers to founding of a state that can mean "populace."

The word translated as "preach" can mean "proclaim" but it primarily means "to be a herald." It is tied to the word translated as "good news" which primarily means "the reward for bringing good news." In other words, it was the "tip" given to heralds.

MY TAKE

In society, there are more than one society.

GREEK ORDER

Πορευθέντες         εἰς τὸν   κόσμον ἅπαντα    κηρύξατε τὸ   εὐαγγέλιον     πάσῃ τῇ κτίσει.
Being made to go into this society every one, proclaim the good news  to all     the populace.

# KJV TRANSLATION ISSUES
6

Go(WF)  ye into all(CW)  the world, and(IW) preach(CW) the gospel to every (MW) creature(CW).

  • WF - Wrong Form -  The "go" is not an active verb but a passive participle, "being made to go."
  • CW --Confusing Word -- This is not the common word usually translated as "all."
  • IW - Inserted Word -- The word "and" doesn't exist in the source.
  • CW --Confusing Word -- The word "preach" has a religious meaning not in the original Greek.
  • MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" before "creature" is not shown in the English translation.
  • CW - Confusing Word -- The "creature" is from a word that mean "founding" or "populace."
# NIV TRANSLATION ISSUES
6

Go(WF) into all(CW) the world and(IW) preach(CW) the gospel to all (MW) creation(CW).

  • WF - Wrong Form -  The "go" is not an active verb but a passive participle, "being made to go."
  • CW --Confusing Word -- This is not the common word usually translated as "all."
  • IW - Inserted Word -- The word "and" doesn't exist in the source.
  • CW --Confusing Word -- The word "preach" has a religious meaning not in the original Greek.
  • MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" before "creature" is not shown in the English translation.
  • CW - Confusing Word -- The "creation" is not the standard Greek word for creation, but one that means  "founding" or "populace."
# 3RD TRANSLATION ISSUES
5

Go(WF) into all(CW) the world and(IW) preach(CW) the Good News to everyone(WW).

  • WF - Wrong Form -  The "go" is not an active verb but a passive participle, "being made to go."
  • CW --Confusing Word -- This is not the common word usually translated as "all."
  • IW - Inserted Word -- The word "and" doesn't exist in the source.
  • CW --Confusing Word -- The word "preach" has a religious meaning not in the original Greek.
  • MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" before "everyone" is not shown in the English translation.
  • WW - Wrong Word -- The word translated as "everyone" means "populace."
EACH WORD of KJV

Go -- (WF) The Greek verb translated as "go ye" is the most common verb translated as "go" in the NT. This word means "to lead over," "bring," "depart," and "to carry over." This word, however, uniquely means both "to pursue a course" and "to depart from life." It is not in the form of a command.  The form is passive and an adjective, so "being brought" or "being carried over."

ye  -- This is from the second-person, plural form of the following verb, not the "go."

into -- The word translated as "into" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

all --  (CW) "All" is not the common adjective but a more precise word meaning "quite all," "the whole," "all together," "all possible," "absolute," "every one," "everything," "every," "in any cause whatever," and "in every matter."

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

world, -- Jesus uses the word translated as "the world" to mean "the world order," and "civilization," specifically its "rulers," or its organization. More about this word in this article about related words. It is the basis for our word "cosmos." He doesn't use this word to refer to the planet.

and -- (IW) There is no Greek word that can be translated as "and" in the Greek source. A conjunction is not needed because the first verb, "go," is not a command but an adjective starting a clause. 

preach -- (CW) The word translated as "preach" means "to be a herald," "to proclaim," and "to declare." It is not a command. It is in the past tense so the sense is "having become heralds." This is the first active verb in the sentence.  The word "preach" has a religious meaning that the Greek word didn't have.

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

gospel -- "Gospel" is translated from a Greek word meaning "good news," and "good tidings." Originally, this term described a reward, like a tip, given to a messenger who brought good news. It begins with an article so "the Gospel."

to -- The "to" comes from the form of the next two words making them the indirect object.

every -- The word translated as "every" is the common Greek adjective meaning "all," "the whole," "every," and similar ideas.

missing "the"  -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

creature. --  (CW) "Creature" is an uncommon noun that means "founding," "settling," "created thing," "creature," and "authority created." It is a form of the verb that means "to people," "to found," and "to build houses." The sense is populating an area. This word only appears in Mark and is usually translated as "creation" even though it isn't "genesis," the specific word for "creation." "Creature" works, closer in some context might be "founding" while 
populace" works better here.

EACH WORD of NIV

Go -- (WF) The Greek verb translated as "go ye" isn't the most common verb translated as "go" in the NT but it is often translated that way. This word means "to lead over," "bring," "depart," and "to carry over." This word, however, uniquely means both "to pursue a course" and "to depart from life." It is not in the form of a command.  The form is passive and an adjective, so "being brought" or "being carried over."

into -- The word translated as "into" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

all --  (CW) "All" is not the common adjective but a more precise word meaning "quite all," "the whole," "all together," "all possible," "absolute," "every one," "everything," "every," "in any cause whatever," and "in every matter."

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

world, -- Jesus uses the word translated as "the world" to mean "the world order," and "civilization," specifically its "rulers," or its organization. More about this word in this article about related words. It is the basis for our word "cosmos." He doesn't use this word to refer to the planet.

and -- (IW) There is no Greek word that can be translated as "and" in the Greek source. A conjunction is not needed because the first verb, "go," is not a command but an adjective starting a clause. 

preach -- (CW) The word translated as "preach" means "to be a herald," "to proclaim," and "to declare." It is not a command. It is in the past tense so the sense is "having become heralds." This is the first active verb in the sentence. The word "preach" has a religious meaning that the Greek word didn't have.

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

gospel -- "Gospel" is translated from a Greek word meaning "good news," and "good tidings." Originally, this term described a reward, like a tip, given to a messenger who brought good news. It begins with an article so "the Gospel."

to -- The "to" comes from the form of the next two words making them the indirect object.

all-- The word translated as "every" is the common Greek adjective meaning "all," "the whole," "every," and similar ideas.

missing "the"  -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

creation. -- (CW)  "Creation" is an uncommon noun that means "founding," "settling," "created thing," "creature," and "authority created." It is a form of the verb that means "to people," "to found," and "to build houses." The sense is populating an area. This word only appears in Mark and is usually translated as "creation" even though it isn't "genesis," the specific word for "creation." "Creation" works, closer in some context might be "founding" while  populace" works better here.

EACH WORD 3RD (NLT or as noted)

Go -- (WF) The Greek verb translated as "go ye" isn't the most common verb translated as "go" in the NT but it is often translated that way. This word means "to lead over," "bring," "depart," and "to carry over." This word, however, uniquely means both "to pursue a course" and "to depart from life." It is not in the form of a command.  The form is passive and an adjective, so "being brought" or "being carried over."

into -- The word translated as "into" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

all --  (CW)  "All" is not the common adjective but a more precise word meaning "quite all," "the whole," "all together," "all possible," "absolute," "every one," "everything," "every," "in any cause whatever," and "in every matter."

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

world, -- Jesus uses the word translated as "the world" to mean "the world order," and "civilization," specifically its "rulers," or its organization. More about this word in this article about related words. It is the basis for our word "cosmos." He doesn't use this word to refer to the planet.

and -- (IW) There is no Greek word that can be translated as "and" in the Greek source. A conjunction is not needed because the first verb, "go," is not a command but an adjective starting a clause. 

preach -- (CW)  The word translated as "preach" means "to be a herald," "to proclaim," and "to declare." It is not a command. It is in the past tense so the sense is "having become heralds." This is the first active verb in the sentence. The word "preach" has a religious meaning that the Greek word didn't have.

the -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article. " The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

Good News-- "Good news" is translated from a Greek word meaning "good news," and "good tidings." Originally, this term described a reward, like a tip, given to a messenger who brought good news. It begins with an article so "the Gospel."

to -- The "to" comes from the form of the next two words making them the indirect object.

all-- The word translated as "every" is the common Greek adjective meaning "all," "the whole," "every," and similar ideas.

missing "the"  -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

everyone. -- (WW)  "Everyone" is the common Greek word that means "everyone" but an uncommon noun that means "founding," "settling," "created thing," "creature," and "authority created." It is a form of the verb that means "to people," "to found," and "to build houses." The sense is populating an area. This word only appears in Mark and is usually translated as "creation" even though it isn't "genesis," the specific word for "creation." "Creation" works, closer in some context might be "founding" while 
populace" works better here.

COMPARISON: GREEK to KJV

Πορευθέντες [54 verses]( part pl aor pass masc nom ) "Go ye" is poreuomai (poreuô) which means "make to go," "carry," "convey," "bring," "go," "march," and "proceed." It is almost always translated as "go" in the NT. --

εἰς [325 verses](prep) "Into" is eis, which means "into (of place)," "up to (of time)," "until (of time)," "as much as (of measure or limit)," "as far as (of measure or limit)," "towards (to express relation)," "in regard to (to express relation)," "of an end or limit," and "for (of purpose or object)." --

τὸν [821 verses] (article sg masc acc ) "The" is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones."

κόσμον [63 verses]( noun sg masc acc ) "The world" is kosmos, which mean "order," "good order," "ruler," "civilization," "world order," "universe," and "the world of men." It is a form of the is verb kosmeô, which means "to order," "to arrange," "to rule," "to adorn" (especially women), and "to equip." It especially means controlling and arranging an army. --

ἅπαντα [4 verses](adj sg masc acc) "All" is from hapas, which means "quite all," "the whole," "all together," "all possible," "absolute," "every one," "everything," "every," "in any cause whatever," "in every matter," and (as an adverb) "altogether."

κηρύξατε [11 verses](verb 2nd pl aor imperat act) "Preach" is kerysso, which means "to be a herald," "to summon by a herald," "proclaim," "call upon," "announce," "declare," and "command publicly." Only in the NT is it translated as "preach" or "teach publicly." --

τὸ [821 verses] (article sg neut nom/acc) "The" is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones." -- The word translated as "the" is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

εὐαγγέλιον [8 verses](noun sg neut nom/acc) "Gospel" is euaggelion a "reward of good tidings," a "thank offering for good tidings, " "good news," and "good tidings." Originally, this term described a reward, like a tip, given to a messenger or herald who brought good news.

πάσῃ [212 verses]( adj sg fem dat ) "Every" is pas, which means "all," "the whole," "every," "anyone," "all kinds," and "anything." In the adverbial form, it means "every way," "on every side," "in every way," and "altogether." --

τῇ [821 verses](article sg fem dat )  Untranslated is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones." --

κτίσει. [3 verses]( noun sg fem dat ) "Creature" is from ktisis (ktisis), which means "founding," "settling," "created thing," "creature," and "authority created." It is NOT the word for the creation of the universe, which we all know is genesis. This word only appears in Mark.

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