Thematic Bible
Mark 1:1 (show verse)
The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Mark 1:2 (show verse)
The prophet Isaiah wrote: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way.
Mark 1:3 (show verse)
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of Jehovah (YHWH), make his paths straight. (Isaiah 40:3)
Mark 1:4 (show verse)
John the Baptist was in the desert (wilderness) telling people to repent (turn away from sin) and be baptized for forgiveness of sins.
Mark 1:5 (show verse)
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.
Mark 1:6 (show verse)
John was clothed in camel's hair with a leather belt about his loins. He ate locusts and wild honey.
Mark 1:7 (show verse)
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.
Mark 1:8 (show verse)
I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit.
Mark 1:9 (show verse)
Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Mark 1:10 (show verse)
When Jesus came out of the water he saw the heavens open and the Spirit descended on him like a dove.
Mark 1:11 (show verse)
Then a voice came from heaven: You are my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Mark 1:12 (show verse)
At once the Spirit compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness filled with wild animals.
Mark 1:13 (show verse)
Satan tempted Jesus. This lasted forty days. The angels took care of Jesus.
Mark 1:14 (show verse)
After John was locked in prison Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News of God to the people.
Mark 1:15 (show verse)
Jesus said: The time has come. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news.
Mark 1:16 (show verse)
Walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two fishermen Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother. They were casting a net into the sea.
Mark 1:17 (show verse)
Jesus said: Follow me and I will teach you to catch people.
Mark 1:18 (show verse)
They immediately left the nets and went with him.
Mark 1:19 (show verse)
Jesus then saw James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in a boat preparing their nets to go fishing.
Mark 1:20 (show verse)
Jesus called them and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and went with Jesus.
Mark 1:21 (show verse)
Jesus and his followers traveled to Capernaum. On the day of worship Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Mark 1:22 (show verse)
They were astonished at his doctrine, for he taught with authority and not like the scribes.
Mark 1:23 (show verse)
Suddenly in the synagogue there was a man with an unclean spirit. He screamed:
Mark 1:24 (show verse)
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!
Mark 1:25 (show verse)
Jesus rebuked the spirit by saying: Be quiet, and come out of him!
Mark 1:26 (show verse)
The evil spirit shook the man hard, gave a loud scream, and came out of him.
Mark 1:27 (show verse)
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.
Mark 1:28 (show verse)
His fame spread to the entire country of Galilee.
Mark 1:29 (show verse)
Jesus and his disciples, including James and John, left the synagogue and went directly to the home of Simon and Andrew.
Mark 1:30 (show verse)
Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever. At once they told Jesus about her.
Mark 1:31 (show verse)
He took her by the hand and helped her sit up. The fever suddenly left. So she got up and prepared a meal for them.
Mark 1:32 (show verse)
That evening at sunset many sick and demon-possessed people were presented to Jesus.
Mark 1:33 (show verse)
A huge crowd of people from all over Capernaum gathered outside to watch.
Mark 1:34 (show verse)
Jesus healed many who were sick with various diseases. He cast out many demons. Knowing them he would not permit the demons to speak.
Mark 1:35 (show verse)
Early in the morning, long before daybreak, Jesus awoke and went into the wilderness to pray.
Mark 1:36 (show verse)
Later Simon and the others went out to find him.
Mark 1:37 (show verse)
They informed him: Everyone is asking for you.
Mark 1:38 (show verse)
He replied: We must go to other towns. I will preach to them too. I came for this purpose.
Mark 1:39 (show verse)
He went to Synagogues in every part of Galilee, preaching and driving out evil spirits.
Mark 1:40 (show verse)
A man with leprosy knelt in front of Jesus and begged to be healed. If you want to, you can make me well, he said.
Mark 1:41 (show verse)
Moved with compassion Jesus touched him. I want to, he said. Be healed!
Mark 1:42 (show verse)
Instantly the leprosy disappeared and man was healed.
Mark 1:43 (show verse)
Jesus sent him away and warned him. Go directly to the priest and let him examine you.
Mark 1:44 (show verse)
Do not talk to anyone along the way. Take the offering the Law of Moses requires for those healed of leprosy. That way everyone will have proof of your healing.
Mark 1:45 (show verse)
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.