Reference: Mark, Gospel According to
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It is the current and apparently well-founded tradition that Mark derived his information mainly from the discourses of Peter. In his mother's house he would have abundant opportunities of obtaining information from the other apostles and their coadjutors, yet he was "the disciple and interpreter of Peter" specially.
As to the time when it was written, the Gospel furnishes us with no definite information. Mark makes no mention of the destruction of Jerusalem, hence it must have been written before that event, and probably about A.D. 63.
The place where it was written was probably Rome. Some have supposed Antioch (comp. Mr 15:21 with Ac 11:20).
It was intended primarily for Romans. This appears probable when it is considered that it makes no reference to the Jewish law, and that the writer takes care to interpret words which a Gentile would be likely to misunderstand, such as, "Boanerges" (3:17); "Talitha cumi" (5:41); "Corban" (7:11); "Bartimaeus" (10:46); "Abba" (14:36); "Eloi," etc. (15:34). Jewish usages are also explained (7:3; 14:3; 14:12; 15:42). Mark also uses certain Latin words not found in any of the other Gospels, as "speculator" (6:27, rendered, A.V., "executioner;" R.V., "soldier of his guard"), "xestes" (a corruption of sextarius, rendered "pots," 7:4, 8), "quadrans" (12:42, rendered "a farthing"), "centurion" (15:39, 44, 45). He only twice quotes from the Old Testament (1:2; 15:28).
The characteristics of this Gospel are, (1) the absence of the genealogy of our Lord, (2) whom he represents as clothed with power, the "lion of the tribe of Judah." (3.) Mark also records with wonderful minuteness the very words (3:17; 5:41; 7:11, 34; 14:36) as well as the position (9:35) and gestures (3:5, 34; 5:32; 9:36; 10:16) of our Lord. (4.) He is also careful to record particulars of person (1:29, 36; 3:6, 22, etc.), number (5:13; 6:7, etc.), place (2:13; 4:1; 7:31, etc.), and time (1:35; 2:1; 4:35, etc.), which the other evangelists omit. (5.) The phrase "and straightway" occurs nearly forty times in this Gospel; while in Luke's Gospel, which is much longer, it is used only seven times, and in John only four times.
The Gospel of Mark, says Westcott, "is essentially a transcript from life. The course and issue of facts are imaged in it with the clearest outline." "In Mark we have no attempt to draw up a continuous narrative. His Gospel is a rapid succession of vivid pictures loosely strung together without much attempt to bind them into a whole or give the events in their natural sequence. This pictorial power is that which specially characterizes this evangelist, so that 'if any one desires to know an evangelical fact, not only in its main features and grand results, but also in its most minute and so to speak more graphic delineation, he must betake himself to Mark.'" The leading principle running through this Gospel may be expressed in the motto: "Jesus came...preaching the gospel of the kingdom" (Mr 1:14).
Out of a total of 662 verses, Mark has 406 in common with Matthew and Luke, 145 with Matthew, 60 with Luke, and at most 51 peculiar to itself. (See Matthew.)
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After John was locked in prison Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News of God to the people.
Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus was passing by on the road. They compelled (forced) him to go with them, that he might carry his stake.
Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene. When they came to Antioch they spoke to the Greeks and preached the Lord Jesus.
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1. External testimony.
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A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for Jehovah. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Behold, I send my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Seek Jehovah! He will suddenly come to his Temple along with the messenger of the covenant. He is one you desire, behold, he comes, said Jehovah of Hosts.
His winnowing shovel is in his hand. He will clean his threshing floor and gather his wheat into a barn. He will then burn the husks in a fire that cannot be put out.
Of what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their playmates.
Is this man the carpenter's son? Is his mother called Mary? Are his brothers James and Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
The king was grieved. He gave his oath and many were watching so he commanded that it be done.
When Jesus finished speaking, he departed from Galilee. He went to the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
When you see the disgusting abomination of desolation (unclean thing) spoken about through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that reads understand),
The centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus saw the earthquake. Filled with much fear of the things that were done, they proclaimed: Truly, this was the Son of God!
The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The prophet Isaiah wrote: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way.
The prophet Isaiah wrote: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way.
The prophet Isaiah wrote: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of Jehovah (YHWH), make his paths straight. (Isaiah 40:3) read more. John the Baptist was in the desert (wilderness) telling people to repent (turn away from sin) and be baptized for forgiveness of sins. People from the province of Judea and the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their sins and he baptized them in the Jordan River. John was clothed in camel's hair with a leather belt about his loins. He ate locusts and wild honey. He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit.
I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit. Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. read more. When Jesus came out of the water he saw the heavens open and the Spirit descended on him like a dove.
When Jesus came out of the water he saw the heavens open and the Spirit descended on him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven: You are my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Then a voice came from heaven: You are my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. At once the Spirit compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness filled with wild animals. read more. Satan tempted Jesus. This lasted forty days. The angels took care of Jesus. After John was locked in prison Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News of God to the people. Jesus said: The time has come. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news. Walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two fishermen Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother. They were casting a net into the sea.
What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!
The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Jesus and his disciples, including James and John, left the synagogue and went directly to the home of Simon and Andrew.
Moved with compassion Jesus touched him. I want to, he said. Be healed!
Jesus sent him away and warned him. Go directly to the priest and let him examine you.
But the man gave a public account of his healing everywhere he went. Soon crowds surrounded Jesus and he could not enter a town publicly. He had to stay in secluded places and people continued to come to him.
They could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd. So they removed the roof over the place where Jesus was. Then they lowered the cot on which the paralyzed man was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he told the man: Friend your sins are forgiven.
Jesus immediately discerned in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves. He asked them: Why reason these things in your hearts?
Jesus immediately discerned in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves. He asked them: Why reason these things in your hearts?
He saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, seated at the place where taxes were collected. He said to him: Come with me. And he got up and went with him.
But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them. Then they will fast.
He went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest. David took the holy bread for food and gave to his companions. Only the priests may take the holy bread.
He went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest. David took the holy bread for food and gave to his companions. Only the priests may take the holy bread.
The Son of man is lord even of the Sabbath.
He looked at them and was angry. He was also sad on account of their hard hearts. He said to the man: Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out and his hand was healed.
He looked at them and was angry. He was also sad on account of their hard hearts. He said to the man: Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out and his hand was healed.
The unclean spirits fell down before him and cried: You are the Son of God.
The twelve included Simon whom he surnamed Peter, James the son of Zebedee, John the brother of James surnamed Boanerges, which is, Sons of thunder:
James the son of Zebedee, John the brother of James surnamed Boanerges, which is, Sons of thunder: Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean. read more. Also present was Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Then he went into a house.
Scribes that came down from Jerusalem said: He has Beelzebub. He casts out demons by the prince of the demons.
Again he taught a very great crowd by the seaside. He sat in a boat while the crowd was on the land.
He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.
Then he said: Be careful what you listen to. That which is portioned out by you might be portioned to you and more.
He added: The kingdom of God is like this. A man plants seed in the earth.
But when it is planted it grows and becomes taller than all the plants. It grows out great branches so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade. He spoke the word to them with many illustrations as long as they were able to listen.
They took him with them on the boat and left the people. Other boats were with him also.
He was in back of the boat sleeping on a cushion. They woke him. They said: Master is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?
Crying out with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with you, Jesus, Son of the highest God? In God's name do not torment me!
Suddenly Jesus recognized that power issued from him. He turned to the crowd and asked: Who touched my garments?
He allowed only Peter, James, and John the brother of James to follow him. The house of the ruler of the synagogue was filled with commotion. Many were weeping and wailing. read more. He entered and said: Why all the commotion and why do you weep. The child is not dead but sleeps. They laughed him to scorn. He sent them all out of the house. Then he took the father, mother and his companions and went to the child. He took the child by the hand and said to her: Talitha cumi. Which means when interpreted, little girl I say to you arise.
He took the child by the hand and said to her: Talitha cumi. Which means when interpreted, little girl I say to you arise. Immediately the twelve-year old girl rose up and walked. And they were promptly amazed with a great amazement. read more. He gave them firm orders not to tell any man about this. Then he commanded that she be given something to eat.
Is this the carpenter, the son of Mary, brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us? He offended them.
He laid his hands upon a few sick and healed them. Otherwise he did no mighty work there. He wondered at their unbelief. Then he went around to the villages teaching.
They were instructed to take nothing for their journey, with the exception of a walking staff.
John the Baptist had become well known. King Herod heard that John had risen from the dead. Therefore he was doing these powerful works.
They sat down in groups of hundreds, and fifties.
They had not understood the loaves of bread. Their minds were closed.
They saw that some of his disciples ate their bread with unwashed defiled hands.
But you say: 'If a man says to his father or his mother that which would benefit you is a gift to God,
But you say: 'If a man says to his father or his mother that which would benefit you is a gift to God,
Jesus went to the territory of Tyre and Sidon. He did not want anyone to know that he was staying in a house there. However it could not be kept a secret.
He left the borders of Tyre through Sidon, through the region of Decapolis to the Sea of Galilee.
Looking up to heaven he sighed and said to him: Ephphatha, that is, be opened.
Hearing this Jesus said: Why do you reason about having no bread? Do you not understand? Are your hearts dull of understanding?
Hearing this Jesus said: Why do you reason about having no bread? Do you not understand? Are your hearts dull of understanding?
They arrived at Bethsaida. A blind man was brought to him with the request to touch him.
Then he taught them that the Son of man must suffer many things. The elders, chief priests, and the scribes will reject him. He will be killed and after three days he will rise from the dead.
Then he taught them that the Son of man must suffer many things. The elders, chief priests, and the scribes will reject him. He will be killed and after three days he will rise from the dead.
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man will also be ashamed of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man will also be ashamed of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man will also be ashamed of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John up on a high mountain completely alone. He was transfigured in front of them. His garments became brilliant white. Nothing on earth could make them this white. read more. Elijah and Moses appeared before them. They were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus: Teacher it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
Peter said to Jesus: Teacher it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
Peter said to Jesus: Teacher it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Peter and the others were afraid and they did not know what to say. read more. A cloud hovered over them and a voice came out of the cloud: This is my Son the beloved listen to him!
A cloud hovered over them and a voice came out of the cloud: This is my Son the beloved listen to him! Suddenly they saw no one near them except Jesus. read more. They came down the mountain. He warned them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Son of man had risen from the dead. They kept questioning among themselves what the rising from the dead means. Then they asked him how is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come? He said: Elijah does come first and restores all things. It is written that the Son of man should suffer and be treated with contempt?
He said: Elijah does come first and restores all things. It is written that the Son of man should suffer and be treated with contempt? But I say to you that Elijah has come. They have done to him what ever they wished just as it is written about him. read more. When they came to the disciples they saw a great crowd with them and scribes questioning them.
He taught his disciples: The Son of man will be handed over to men who will put him to death. After three days he will come back from the dead.
He taught his disciples: The Son of man will be handed over to men who will put him to death. After three days he will come back from the dead.
They traveled to Capernaum. When they were in the house he asked them: What were you talking about on the way?
He put a little child in the middle of them and taking him in his arms he said to them:
Whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you are Christ's, most assuredly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.
Jesus crossed the Jordan River when he went to the province of Judea. Crowds gathered all around him just as they always did.
But when Jesus saw it he was moved with indignation. He said: Allow the little children to come to me! Do not turn them away for they belong to the kingdom of God.
He took them in his arms, put his hands upon them and blessed them.
He took them in his arms, put his hands upon them and blessed them.
Jesus lovingly looked at him and said: You lack one thing. Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.
Jesus lovingly looked at him and said: You lack one thing. Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.
They said: We are able. Jesus replied: The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized you will be baptized.
For the Son of man also came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
For the Son of man also came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Many rebuked him that he should keep quiet. However he cried out even more: You son of David have mercy on me.
Jesus responded to him: What do you want me to do for you? The blind man said to him: Teacher I want to receive my sight!
Those who led the way and those who followed cried: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in Jehovah's name! (Psalm 118:26)
Peter remembered and said: Teacher look, the fig tree that you cursed is withered away.
Peter remembered and said: Teacher look, the fig tree that you cursed is withered away.
They captured him and killed him. Then they cast his body out of the vineyard.
Should we pay or should we not pay? Knowing their hypocrisy he said to them: Why do you test me? Show me a denarius.
A poor widow came along and dropped in two mites.
Jesus said: See these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another. They will all be thrown down.
Jesus said: See these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another. They will all be thrown down. He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple. Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately:
And the good news must first be preached to all the nations.
All men will hate you because of my name. He who endures to the end will be saved. When you see the unclean thing that makes desolation standing where he ought not (let the reader use discernment), then let them that are in Judea flee to the mountains.
The tribulation in these days will be greater then there has ever been from the beginning of God's creation until now, and never shall be.
No one knows the day or hour. The angels in heaven do not know. The Son of God does not know. Only the Father knows!
He was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper. While he was dining a woman with an alabaster vase filled with costly perfume, of pure nard (spikenard), brake it open and poured it over his head.
He said: This means (represents) my blood of the covenant given for men.
Jesus told them: You would all be turned away from me. It is written, I will put the keeper of the sheep to death, and the sheep will be put to flight.
Jesus said to Peter: I tell you that before the rooster crows twice tonight, you will say three times that you do not know me.
He took Peter, James and John with him. He was very distressed and troubled.
He took Peter, James and John with him. He was very distressed and troubled. He said to them: I am very sorrowful to the point of death. Stay here with me and watch.
He said to them: I am very sorrowful to the point of death. Stay here with me and watch. He went forward a little ways and fell on the ground to pray. He prayed that if it were possible the hour might pass from him. read more. He said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup from me. Even so not what I will, but what you will.
He said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup from me. Even so not what I will, but what you will.
He said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup from me. Even so not what I will, but what you will. He returned to find them sleeping. He said to Peter, Simon why do you sleep? Could you not watch for one hour? read more. To avoid temptation watch and pray. The spirit truly is willing but the flesh is weak. Again he went away and prayed, and spoke the same words. He came and found them asleep again. They did not know what to say to him. He came a third time and said to them: Sleep and take your rest. It is enough the hour has come. Look, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners! Rise up and let us go. He that betrays me is near.
When he arrived he went straight to him and said: Master and kissed him.
A young man followed him. He was wearing a linen cloth over his naked body. They tried to grab him.
Peter followed him at a distance. He followed into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers staying warm by the fire.
Many gave false witness against him. But their witness was not in agreement.
Jesus said: I am and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
Some spit on him and covering his face they gave him blows. Guess who hit you, they said. The leaders took him and beat him with their hands. Peter was still in the courtyard when one of the High Priest's servant women came by. read more. When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said: You were with Jesus of Nazareth. He denied it. I do not know and I do not understand what you are talking about, he answered. He went out into the passageway.
He denied it. I do not know and I do not understand what you are talking about, he answered. He went out into the passageway. The servant woman saw him there and told bystanders, He is one of them! read more. Peter denied it again. Later the bystanders accused Peter again saying: You cannot deny that you are one of them, because you, too, are from Galilee. Then Peter said: I swear I am telling the truth! May God punish me if I lie! I do not know the man you are talking about! Then a rooster crowed. Peter remembered what Jesus said: Before the rooster crows two times, you will deny me three times. He broke down and cried.
Then a rooster crowed. Peter remembered what Jesus said: Before the rooster crows two times, you will deny me three times. He broke down and cried.
Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus was passing by on the road. They compelled (forced) him to go with them, that he might carry his stake. They brought him to the place called Golgotha. This means the place of a skull.
The Scripture was fulfilled, which says, He was numbered with transgressors.
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down from the stake that we may see and believe him. Those who were impaled with him also mocked him.
At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Interpreted it means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Some of those who stood by said: He is calling Elijah.
The centurion who stood nearby heard him cry out his last breath. Then he said: Truly this man was the Son of God!
The centurion who stood nearby heard him cry out his last breath. Then he said: Truly this man was the Son of God! The women watching from afar included: Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome,
Evening arrived. It was the Preparation Day (Exodus 16:22-27), the day before the Sabbath.
Pilate wondered if he were already dead. So he summoned the centurion and asked him about the death.
Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.
After Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices so they could anoint him.
After Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices so they could anoint him. They went to the tomb when the sun had risen. It was very early. read more. They asked each other who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb? The stone was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back. They entered the tomb. They were amazed at what they saw. A young man dressed in a white robe was sitting on the right side of the tomb. He said to them: Do not be amazed. Jesus the Nazarene, who has been impaled, is not here. He has risen. Behold, the place where they laid him! Go tell his disciples and Peter that he goes before you into Galilee. There you will see him just as he told you. They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
They fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone for they were afraid.
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When they heard that he was alive and she had seen him they did not believe it.
They went to tell the rest. They didn't believe them, either.
Many have attempted to write an orderly narrative about the things that have taken place. They received testimony from those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning. Ministers of God's word delivered it to us. read more. Most excellent Theophilus (Greek: Theo philos: friend of God): I have accurately traced the course of all things from the beginning. Now it seems good to me to write this report to you. In this way you will know with certainty the truth that you were taught.
John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.
All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?
This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.
Pay attention and hear! Whoever has will be given more. Whoever does not have, more will be taken away, and even what he thinks he has will be taken.
Peter and his companions were very sleepy. When they awoke they saw his brilliance and the two men that stood with him.
When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies you will know that desolation is near.
One of the criminals who were hanged complained bitterly to him saying: Are you the Christ? Save yourself and us.
The centurion saw what was done and glorified God, saying: Certainly this was a righteous man.
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He killed James the brother of John with a sword.
For you have not received a spirit of bondage again causing fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Father, Father! (Chaldee: Abba, meaning father).
Because you are sons, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
If the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinners appear?