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Mark 1

BSB·45 verses ·New Testament
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1This is the beginning of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 2AsΚαθὼςKathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → IsaiahἨσαΐᾳĒsaia — God is salvationG2268 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetπροφήτῃprophētē — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →: “BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I will sendἀποστέλλωapostellō — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → messengerἄγγελόνangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → ahead of Youπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → will prepareκατασκευάσειkataskeuasei — to prepare, construct, or build thoroughlyG2680 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wayὁδόνhodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study →.” 3A voiceΦωνὴPhōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → of one callingβοῶντοςboōntos — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG994 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἐρήμῳerēmō — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, ‘PrepareἙτοιμάσατεHetoimasate — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wayὁδὸνhodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → for the Lord, makeποιεῖτεpoieite — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → straightεὐθείαςeutheias — Straight, DirectG2117 — Full Word Study → pathsτρίβουςtribous — a worn path or wayG5147 — Full Word Study → for Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.’” 4JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Baptistβαπτίζωνbaptizōn — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → appearedἘγένετοEgeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἐρήμῳerēmō — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, preachingκηρύσσωνkēryssōn — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → a baptism of repentanceμετανοίαςmetanoias — A complete turning around of the mind; repentanceG3341 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the forgiveness of sinsἁμαρτιῶνhamartiōn — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →. 5People went out toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → from allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of JerusalemἹεροσολυμῖταιHierosolymitai — A Jerusalem residentG2415 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → countrysideχώραchōra — land, country, region, territoryG5561 — Full Word Study → of JudeaἸουδαίαIoudaia — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →. Confessingἐξομολογούμενοιexomologoumenoi — to confess openly, acknowledge, or professG1843 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτίαςhamartias — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →, they were baptizedἐβαπτίζοντοebaptizonto — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → byὑπ’hyp’ — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JordanἸορδάνῃIordanē — River of baptism and covenantG2446 — Full Word Study → Riverποταμῷpotamō — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study →. 6JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → clothed inἐνδεδυμένοςendedymenos — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study → camel’sκαμήλουkamēlou — camel; large desert animal used for transportG2574 — Full Word Study → hairτρίχαςtrichas — hair, individual strands or the whole of hairG2359 — Full Word Study →, withκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a leatherδερματίνηνdermatinēn — Made of leather; leather garment or itemG1193 — Full Word Study → beltζώνηνzōnēn — belt, sash, or girdle worn around the waistG2223 — Full Word Study → aroundπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → waistὀσφὺνosphyn — loins; waist; strengthG3751 — Full Word Study →. His food wasἔσθωνesthōn — to eat; to consume foodG2068 — Full Word Study → locustsἀκρίδαςakridas — locust; swarming insect plagueG200 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wildἄγριονagrion — Wild, untamed, fierceG66 — Full Word Study → honeyμέλιmeli — Honey; sweetnessG3192 — Full Word Study →. 7Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he began to proclaim: “Afterὀπίσωopisō — behind, after, following in space or timeG3694 — Full Word Study → meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will comeἜρχεταιErchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → Oneho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → more powerfulἰσχυρότερόςischyroteros — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study → than Iμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → strapsἱμάνταhimanta — leather strap or thongG2438 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → whoseοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → sandalsὑποδημάτωνhypodēmatōn — A sandal or shoe worn on the footG5266 — Full Word Study → I amεἰμὶeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → worthyἱκανὸςhikanos — Sufficient, adequate, capableG2425 — Full Word Study → to stoop downκύψαςkypsas — to stoop down, bend overG2955 — Full Word Study → and untie. 8Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → baptizeἐβάπτισαebaptisa — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → with waterὕδατιhydati — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will baptizeβαπτίσειbaptisei — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → with‹ἐν›en — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Holy SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →.” 9Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκείναιςekeinais — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζαρὲτNazaret — City of Jesus's youthG3478 — Full Word Study → in GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → was baptizedἐβαπτίσθηebaptisthē — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννουIōannou — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JordanἸορδάνηνIordanēn — River of baptism and covenantG2446 — Full Word Study →. 10As soon as Jesus came upἀναβαίνωνanabainōn — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → waterὕδατοςhydatos — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study →, He sawεἶδενeiden — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavensοὐρανοὺςouranous — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → breaking openσχιζομένουςschizomenous — to split, tear, or rend apartG4977 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → descendingκαταβαῖνονkatabainon — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a doveπεριστερὰνperisteran — dove or pigeonG4058 — Full Word Study →. 11Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a voiceφωνὴphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → cameἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →: “YouΣὺSy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱόςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →; inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Youσοὶsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → I am well pleasedεὐδόκησαeudokēsa — to delight in, be pleased with, take pleasureG2106 — Full Word Study →.” 12At onceεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → drove Jesus intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →, 13andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → there for fortyτεσσεράκονταtesserakonta — The number fortyG5062 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, being temptedπειραζόμενοςpeirazomenos — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶSatana — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →. He wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wild animalsθηρίωνthēriōn — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → ministeredδιηκόνουνdiēkonoun — to serve, minister, attend toG1247 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 14Afterμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → arrestπαραδοθῆναιparadothēnai — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → of JohnἸωάννηνIōannēn — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → wentἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίανGalilaian — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study → and proclaimed theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 15Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρὸςkairos — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → is fulfilledΠεπλήρωταιPeplērōtai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study →,” He saidλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is nearἤγγικενēngiken — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study →. Repentμετανοεῖτεmetanoeite — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύετεpisteuete — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίῳeuangeliō — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →!” 16AsΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus was walking besideπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → of GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, He sawεἶδενeiden — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → SimonΣίμωναSimōna — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → his brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → AndrewἈνδρέανAndrean — Man, strongG406 — Full Word Study →. They were casting a netἀμφιβάλλονταςamphiballontas — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθαλάσσῃthalassē — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → they wereἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fishermenἁλιεῖςhalieis — fisherman; one who fishesG231 — Full Word Study →. 17Come, followΔεῦτεDeute — Come here; come forth (imperative call)G1205 — Full Word Study → Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →,” JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will makeποιήσωpoiēsō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fishersἁλιεῖςhalieis — fisherman; one who fishesG231 — Full Word Study → of menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →.” 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → at onceεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → they leftἀφέντεςaphentes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → their netsδίκτυαdiktya — a fishing net; a trap or snareG1350 — Full Word Study → and followed Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 19Going onπροβὰςprobas — to advance, progress, or move forwardG4260 — Full Word Study → a little farther, He sawεἶδενeiden — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → JamesἸάκωβονIakōbon — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → son of ZebedeeΖεβεδαίουZebedaiou — God has givenG2199 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηνIōannēn — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →. Theyαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were in aτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → boatπλοίῳploiō — A boat or small ship; vessel for water travelG4143 — Full Word Study →, mendingκαταρτίζονταςkatartizontas — to complete, perfect, or restore to wholenessG2675 — Full Word Study → their netsδίκτυαdiktya — a fishing net; a trap or snareG1350 — Full Word Study →. 20Immediatelyεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → Jesus called themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they leftἀφέντεςaphentes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fatherπατέραpatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → ZebedeeΖεβεδαῖονZebedaion — God has givenG2199 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → boatπλοίῳploiō — A boat or small ship; vessel for water travelG4143 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hired menμισθωτῶνmisthōtōn — hired worker or laborerG3411 — Full Word Study → and followed Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 21ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus and His companions went toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → CapernaumΚαφαρναούμKapharnaoum — Village of NahumG2584 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → right awayεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → Jesus entered theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγὴνsynagōgēn — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → on theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sabbathσάββασινsabbasin — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study → and began to teach. 22The people were astonished atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχῇdidachē — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → He taughtδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → one who hadἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study →. 23Suddenlyεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an uncleanἀκαθάρτῳakathartō — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → cried outἀνέκραξενanekraxen — to cry out, shout aloud, exclaim loudlyG349 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῇsynagōgē — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →: 24WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → do You want with usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → of NazarethΝαζαρηνέNazarēne — Of NazarethG3479 — Full Word Study →? Have You comeἦλθεςēlthes — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to destroyἀπολέσαιapolesai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →? I knowοἶδάoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Holy One of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” 25ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → rebukedἐπετίμησενepetimēsen — To strongly rebuke or reprove someoneG2008 — Full Word Study → the spirit. “Be silentΦιμώθητιPhimōthēti — to silence, muzzle, or gagG5392 — Full Word Study →!” He said‹λέγων›legōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. “Comeἔξελθεexelthe — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → out ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →!” 26At thisκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκάθαρτονakatharton — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεῦμαpneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → threw the man into convulsions and came outἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → with a loud shriekφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study →. 27All the people were amazedἐθαμβήθησανethambēthēsan — to be amazed or astonished; to be overcome with wonderG2284 — Full Word Study → and began to ask‹συζητεῖνsyzētein — to discuss, debate, or reason togetherG4802 — Full Word Study → one anotherἑαυτοὺς›heautous — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, “WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →? A newκαινήkainē — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχὴdidachē — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → withκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →! He commandsἐπιτάσσειepitassei — to command authoritatively; to order or chargeG2004 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκαθάρτοιςakathartois — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritsπνεύμασιpneumasi — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they obeyὑπακούουσινhypakouousin — to obey, to listen and complyG5219 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →!” 28Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → newsἀκοὴakoē — The act of hearing; what is heard; fame or reportG189 — Full Word Study → about Jesus spreadἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → quicklyεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → throughπανταχοῦpantachou — in all places; everywhereG3837 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅληνholēn — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → regionπερίχωρονperichōron — surrounding region; neighboring territoryG4066 — Full Word Study → of GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →. 29As soon asΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus and His companions had left theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγῆςsynagōgēs — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →, they wentἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → JamesἸακώβουIakōbou — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννουIōannou — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → of SimonΣίμωνοςSimōnos — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → AndrewἈνδρέουAndreou — Man, strongG406 — Full Word Study →. 30Simon’sΣίμωνοςSimōnos — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → mother-in-lawπενθερὰpenthera — A wife's mother; mother-in-lawG3994 — Full Word Study → was sick in bedκατέκειτοkatekeito — to recline at table, to lie downG2621 — Full Word Study → with a feverπυρέσσουσαpyressousa — to be sick with feverG4445 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they promptly toldλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → Jesus aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 31Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He went to her, tookκρατήσαςkratēsas — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → herτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → by the hand, and helped her upἤγειρενēgeiren — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study →. Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feverπυρετόςpyretos — Fever; burning heat of illnessG4446 — Full Word Study → leftἀφῆκενaphēken — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → she began to serveδιηκόνειdiēkonei — to serve, minister, attend toG1247 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 32That eveningὈψίαςOpsias — evening, twilight, the time of day after sunsetG3798 — Full Word Study →, afterὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → sunsetἥλιοςhēlios — the sun; solar light and heatG2246 — Full Word Study →, people brought toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Jesus allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → who were sickκακῶςkakōs — badly, evilly, wickedly, or in a diseased mannerG2560 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → demon-possessedδαιμονιζομένουςdaimonizomenous — to be demon-possessed; to be afflicted by demonsG1139 — Full Word Study →, 33andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeὅληholē — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → townπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → gatheredἐπισυνηγμένηepisynēgmenē — to gather together, to assembleG1996 — Full Word Study → atπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doorθύρανthyran — door, gateway, entranceG2374 — Full Word Study →. 34Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He healedἐθεράπευσενetherapeusen — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὺςpollous — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → who wereἔχονταςechontas — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → illκακῶςkakōs — badly, evilly, wickedly, or in a diseased mannerG2560 — Full Word Study → with variousποικίλαιςpoikilais — various, diverse, manifoldG4164 — Full Word Study → diseasesνόσοιςnosois — disease, illness, sicknessG3554 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → drove outἐξέβαλενexebalen — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → manyπολλὰpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →. Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He would not allowἤφιενēphien — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → they knewᾔδεισανēdeisan — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → who He wasαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 35Early in the morningπρωῒprōi — early in the morningG4404 — Full Word Study →, while it wasλίανlian — Greatly, exceedingly, very muchG3029 — Full Word Study → still darkἔννυχαennycha — at night, during the nightG1773 — Full Word Study →, Jesus got up and slipped out toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a solitaryἔρημονerēmon — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study → placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → to prayπροσηύχετοprosēucheto — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study →. 36SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → his companionsοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → went to look forκατεδίωξενkatediōxen — to pursue or follow after persistentlyG2614 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 37andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → when they foundεὗρονheuron — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they saidλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “EveryoneΠάντεςPantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → is looking forζητοῦσίνzētousin — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →!” 38ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus answered, “Let us goἌγωμενAgōmen — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → onἀλλαχοῦallachou — from another place; by another wayG237 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → neighboringἐχομέναςechomenas — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → townsκωμοπόλειςkōmopoleis — village, small townG2969 — Full Word Study → soἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → I can preachκηρύξωkēryxō — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → thereἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study → as wellκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → that is whyεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → I have comeἐξῆλθονexēlthon — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study →.” 39So He wentἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → throughoutεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίανGalilaian — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, preachingκηρύσσωνkēryssōn — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγὰςsynagōgas — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → driving outἐκβάλλωνekballōn — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →. 40ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a leperλεπρὸςlepros — A person afflicted with leprosy; leprousG3015 — Full Word Study → cameἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Jesus, beggingπαρακαλῶνparakalōn — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → on his kneesγονυπετῶνgonypetōn — to kneel; to bow the kneeG1120 — Full Word Study →: “IfἘὰνEan — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → You are willingθέλῃςthelēs — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study →, You canδύνασαίdynasai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → make me cleanκαθαρίσαιkatharisai — to cleanse, purify, make cleanG2511 — Full Word Study →.” 41Moved with compassionσπλαγχνισθεὶςsplanchnistheis — to be moved with compassion; to have pityG4697 — Full Word Study →, Jesus reached outἐκτείναςekteinas — To stretch out; extend or reach forthG1614 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → handχεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → and touched the man. “I am willingΘέλωThelō — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study →,” He saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. “Be cleanκαθαρίσθητιkatharisthēti — to cleanse, purify, make cleanG2511 — Full Word Study →!” 42AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → immediatelyεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → leprosyλέπραlepra — A severe infectious skin disease; leprosyG3014 — Full Word Study → leftἀπῆλθενapēlthen — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the man was cleansed. 43Jesus promptly sent him away with a stern warningἐμβριμησάμενοςembrimēsamenos — to sternly charge or rebuke with strong emotionG1690 — Full Word Study →: 44SeeὍραHora — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → that you don’t tellεἴπῃςeipēs — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → anyone. Butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → goὕπαγεhypage — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →, showδεῖξονdeixon — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → yourselfσεαυτὸνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → priestἱερεῖhierei — priest; one who offers sacrificesG2409 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → present the offeringπροσένεγκεprosenenke — to offer, present, or bring toG4374 — Full Word Study → MosesΜωϋσῆςMōusēs — The lawgiver and prophetG3475 — Full Word Study → prescribedπροσέταξενprosetaxen — to command, order, or direct with authorityG4367 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → cleansingκαθαρισμοῦkatharismou — cleansing, purification, or ritual purgingG2512 — Full Word Study →, asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a testimonyμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.” 45Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the man went outἐξελθὼνexelthōn — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → and openly beganἤρξατοērxato — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to proclaimκηρύσσεινkēryssein — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → spreadδιαφημίζεινdiaphēmizein — to spread news widely; publish abroadG1310 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → newsλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →. Consequentlyὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study →, Jesusαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → could no longerμηκέτιmēketi — No longer; not anymoreG3371 — Full Word Study → enterεἰσελθεῖνeiselthein — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → a townπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → in plain viewφανερῶςphanerōs — openly, plainly, evidentlyG5320 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → He stayedἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → outἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study → inἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → solitaryἐρήμοιςerēmois — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study → placesτόποιςtopois — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →. Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → people came toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → from every quarterπάντοθενpantothen — from all sides; on every side; round aboutG3840 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Mark 1
Chapter Overview

Chapter Overview

Mark's Gospel opens with explosive immediacy, presenting Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah and Son of God. The chapter establishes Jesus's identity through John the Baptist's testimony, His baptism and anointing by the Holy Spirit, and His authority over disease and demonic forces. From His temptation in the wilderness through His early miracles and authoritative teaching, Mark demonstrates that the kingdom of God has arrived in the person of Jesus, demanding repentance and faith from all who encounter Him.

Verses 1–3: The Gospel Announcement and Prophetic Fulfillment

Mark immediately identifies his subject: the Gospel—the good news—of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This is no ordinary biography but the proclamation of salvation itself. Verses 2–3 weave together Old Testament prophecies (from Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3), showing that Jesus's coming was not surprising or accidental but the fulfillment of God's ancient promises. John the Baptist is presented as the forerunner, the messenger preparing hearts for Christ's arrival. This opening sets the tone: everything in Mark's account is God's purposeful plan unfolding.

Verses 4–8: John's Ministry and Testimony

John baptized in the Jordan River, calling people to repentance—a turning around of mind and life—for the forgiveness of sins. His dress (camel's hair, leather belt) and diet (locusts, wild honey) echo the prophets of old, lending him authenticity and spiritual authority. Verse 4 is crucial: his baptism was of repentance, an outward sign of inward change. Yet John clearly subordinates himself to Christ (verse 7), declaring his unworthiness even to untie Jesus's sandals. Most significantly, John distinguishes between his water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus will bring—pointing to the supernatural empowering that awaits believers through Christ.

Verses 9–11: Jesus's Baptism and Affirmation

When Jesus was baptized, three remarkable things occurred. The heavens opened (suggesting divine access restored), the Spirit descended like a dove (symbolizing purity and peace), and the Father's voice declared, "Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (verse 11). This is the moment of Jesus's public inauguration. The Father's declaration affirms Jesus's identity and marks the beginning of His public ministry. Believers should note: Jesus submitted to baptism not for His own repentance (He was sinless) but to identify with humanity and to fulfill all righteousness, modeling obedience for us.

Verses 12–13: Temptation in the Wilderness

Immediately after His affirmation, the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness for forty days. Satan tempted Him, yet Jesus was supported by angels. This passage reveals that spiritual victory comes through testing, not avoidance of it. Jesus's struggle in the wilderness parallels Israel's forty years in the desert, but where Israel failed, Christ prevailed. His temptation assures us that He understands human struggle and can sympathize with our weaknesses.

Verses 14–15: The Kingdom Message

After John's arrest, Jesus began preaching in Galilee: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel" (verse 15). The kingdom is at hand—present and active in Jesus's person and ministry. His message demands two responses: repentance and faith.

Verses 16–20: The Calling of the First Disciples

Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John from their fishing nets. Their immediate obedience—abandoning nets and livelihood—demonstrates the radical nature of discipleship. Jesus promises to make them "fishers of men," transforming their vocation into a spiritual calling.

Verses 21–28: Authority and Power Over Demons

In the Capernaum synagogue, Jesus taught with authority (verse 22)—not like the scribes who merely quoted tradition, but with the power of God Himself. When a demon-possessed man cried out, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and it obeyed immediately (verse 25–26). The crowd's amazement reflects their recognition that something entirely new had appeared: the kingdom of God manifesting in power.

Verses 29–34: Healing Ministry

Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law of fever, and that evening crowds brought the sick and demon-possessed. Jesus healed many and silenced the demons who recognized Him as the Holy One. His compassion and power combine, meeting human need with divine grace.

Verses 35–39: Prayer and Preaching Focus

Rising before dawn to pray in solitude (verse 35), Jesus demonstrates that ministry flows from communion with the Father. When disciples found Him, He redirected their attention: He must preach throughout Galilee, not remain in one place. His priority was proclamation of the kingdom.

Verses 40–45: The Leper Healed

A leper approached Jesus, doubting His willingness

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