📖 Mark — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Mark 1:1 The Rbeginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
Mark 1:2 As it is Rwritten in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Mark 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Mark 1:4 John Rdid baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:5 And Rthere went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mark 1:6 And John was Rclothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Mark 1:7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Mark 1:8 I indeed Rhave baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Mark 1:9 And it came to pass in those days, Rthat Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Mark 1:10 And straightway Rcoming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
Mark 1:11 And Rthere came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Mark 1:12 And immediately Rthe spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
Mark 1:13 And he was there in the wilderness Rforty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
Mark 1:14 Now Rafter that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
Mark 1:15 And saying, RThe time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:16 Now Ras he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Mark 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become Rfishers of men.
Mark 1:18 And straightway they Rforsook their nets, and followed him.
Mark 1:19 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw RJames the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
Mark 1:20 And straightway he called them: and Rthey left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Mark 1:21 And Rthey went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Mark 1:22 And Rthey were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 1:23 And there was in their synagogue Ra man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Mark 1:24 Saying, RLet us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
Mark 1:25 And Jesus Rrebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
Mark 1:26 And when the unclean spirit had Rtorn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mark 1:27 And Rthey were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mark 1:28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they Rentered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Mark 1:30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon Rthey tell him of her.
Mark 1:31 And he came Rand took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Mark 1:32 And Rat even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
Mark 1:33 RAnd all the city was gathered together at the door.
Mark 1:34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; Rand suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Mark 1:36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
Mark 1:37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, RAll men seek for thee.
Mark 1:38 And he said unto them, RLet us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Mark 1:39 And he Rpreached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Mark 1:40 And Rthere came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Mark 1:41 And Jesus, Rmoved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
Mark 1:42 And as soon as he had spoken, Rimmediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
Mark 1:43 RAnd he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
Mark 1:44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, Rshew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Mark 1:45 But he went out, Rand began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 1:1–13 — The prepared way leads to Jesus’ baptism and temptation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John calls for repentance and announces a mightier one. Jesus is baptized, identified by the heavenly voice as the beloved Son, and then tempted in the wilderness.
Key Truth: Receive the testimony concerning Jesus with a responsive heart.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the ____ of God;” (Mark 1:1)
Find it in Mark 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, …” (Mark 1:7)
Find it in Mark 1:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And immediately the spirit driveth him into the ____ .” (Mark 1:12)
Find it in Mark 1:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 1:14–28 — The kingdom announcement is accompanied by authority
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus announces the fulfilled time and calls fishermen to follow him. His teaching in Capernaum astonishes listeners, and an unclean spirit must obey his command.
Key Truth: Recognize Jesus’ authority in both his message and his works.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now after that ____ was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the …” (Mark 1:14)
Find it in Mark 1:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered …” (Mark 1:21)
Find it in Mark 1:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about …” (Mark 1:28)
Find it in Mark 1:28 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 1:29–45 — Compassionate ministry includes prayer and preaching
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law and many others, then withdraws to pray. He continues preaching and cleansing a leper, whose spreading report affects Jesus’ public movements.
Key Truth: Join compassionate service with prayer and attention to Jesus’ direction.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And he straitly charged him, and ____ sent him away;” (Mark 1:43)
Find it in Mark 1:43 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had ____ him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.” (Mark 1:37)
Find it in Mark 1:37 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… the morning, rising up a great while before day, he ____ out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” (Mark 1:35)
Find it in Mark 1:35 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 40:3 — Mark introduces John through the voice preparing the Lord’s way.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where can prayer and responsiveness strengthen the way you serve others?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Mark 1:1–13 (The prepared way leads to Jesus’ baptism and temptation) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Mark 1:14–28 (The kingdom announcement is accompanied by authority) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Mark 1:29–45 (Compassionate ministry includes prayer and preaching) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the kingdom announcement direct the hearer's response?
5. How does Jesus explain moving beyond the place where people seek him?
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