Thematic Bible
Mark 1:1 (show verse)
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.
Mark 1:2 (show verse)
It is written in the prophet, "behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
Mark 1:3 (show verse)
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."
Mark 1:4 (show verse)
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:5 (show verse)
all Judea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to meet him, and having confess'd their sins, he baptized them in the river Jordan.
Mark 1:6 (show verse)
now John was clothed with camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist: and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Mark 1:7 (show verse)
among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.
Mark 1:8 (show verse)
I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.
Mark 1:9 (show verse)
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
Mark 1:10 (show verse)
and as soon as he was got out of the water, he saw the heavens open, and the spirit lighting upon him, like a dove.
Mark 1:11 (show verse)
when this voice from heaven was heard, "thou art my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased."
Mark 1:12 (show verse)
presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart.
Mark 1:13 (show verse)
where he continued forty days, being tempted by Satan: and when he was among the wild beasts, angels ministred unto him.
Mark 1:14 (show verse)
But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.
Mark 1:15 (show verse)
"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."
Mark 1:16 (show verse)
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea:
Mark 1:17 (show verse)
(for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Mark 1:18 (show verse)
immediately they quitted their nets, and followed him.
Mark 1:19 (show verse)
when he had gone a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the bark mending their nets. whereupon he called them:
Mark 1:20 (show verse)
and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the people he had hired, and went after him.
Mark 1:21 (show verse)
As soon as they were come to Capernaum, he entred into the synagogue, and it being the sabbath, instructed them.
Mark 1:22 (show verse)
and they were astonished at his manner of preaching: for he spoke with an air of authority, and not as the Scribes.
Mark 1:23 (show verse)
now there was in their synagogue a demoniack, who cried out, ah,
Mark 1:24 (show verse)
what have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to torment us? I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God.
Mark 1:25 (show verse)
and Jesus threatned him, be mute, said he, and come out.
Mark 1:26 (show verse)
and when the unclean spirit had thrown him into convulsions, with a loud cry, he came out of him.
Mark 1:27 (show verse)
at which they were all so amazed, that they ask'd one another, what's the meaning of all this? what new doctrine is here? for he commands with authority even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Mark 1:28 (show verse)
upon this his fame immediately spread abroad over all the region of Galilee.
Mark 1:29 (show verse)
As soon as they were come out of the synagogue, they went with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew,
Mark 1:30 (show verse)
where Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, who presently acquainted Jesus with it.
Mark 1:31 (show verse)
and he came, and taking her by the hand, lift her up; upon which the fever immediately left her, and she served them at table.
Mark 1:32 (show verse)
In the evening, when the sun was set, they brought to him many diseased, and several demoniacks.
Mark 1:33 (show verse)
the whole town being assembled before the door.
Mark 1:34 (show verse)
and he healed many that were variously affected with diseases, and cast out many demons, not allowing them to say that they knew him.
Mark 1:35 (show verse)
On the morrow rising up, while it was yet dark, he went out, and retired into a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:36 (show verse)
Simon, and the rest of his company, followed after him.
Mark 1:37 (show verse)
and when they had found him, they said, the people are seeking for you.
Mark 1:38 (show verse)
and he said unto them, let us go into the neighbouring villages, that I may preach there likewise, for that was the design of my coming.
Mark 1:39 (show verse)
and he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out demons.
Mark 1:40 (show verse)
And there came a leper to him, who fell on his knees, and thus address'd him, "if you will, you can heal me."
Mark 1:41 (show verse)
Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.
Mark 1:42 (show verse)
and while he was speaking, the leprosy left him in an instant, and he was cur'd.
Mark 1:43 (show verse)
immediately Jesus sent him away, severely charging him, have a care,
Mark 1:44 (show verse)
said he, how you take the least notice of this to any man: but go, show your self to the priest, and offer for your cure what Moses commanded, that this may serve as a testimony against them.
Mark 1:45 (show verse)
but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.