Mark 1
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; References Jesus: John 20:31. References God: Matthew 4:3, 14:33, Romans 8:3. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:17, 17:5, John 1:14 +2
2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Prophecy: Luke 1:70, 1:76. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:7, Malachi 3:1, Matthew 11:10, 26:31
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. References Lord: Matthew 3:3
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
5 And there 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.
6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
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. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:11, 3:14, Luke 3:16, John 1:27, Acts 13:25
8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Holy: Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:5, 2:4, 10:45. Spirit: Proverbs 1:23, Isaiah 32:15, 44:3, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, 1 Corinthians 12:13 +5
The Baptism of Jesus
9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. Parallel theme: Matthew 2:23
10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: Spirit: Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 3:16, Luke 3:22. Parallel theme: Isaiah 64:1
11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Love: Mark 9:7, Matthew 3:17, John 3:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:7, Isaiah 42:1, Romans 1:4, Colossians 1:13 +2
12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. Parallel theme: Exodus 34:28, Matthew 26:53, Hebrews 4:15
Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee
14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, References Jesus: Matthew 4:12. Kingdom: Matthew 4:23, 9:35, Luke 8:1. Parallel theme: Ephesians 2:17
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Parallel theme: Luke 6:14, John 6:8
17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. References Jesus: Luke 5:10
18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. Parallel theme: Mark 10:29, 1 Kings 19:20, Matthew 10:37, Luke 14:26, 2 Corinthians 5:16
Jesus Drives Out an Unclean Spirit
21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. Parallel theme: Mark 1:39, 6:2, Matthew 4:13, 4:23, Acts 17:2, 18:4
22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 23:29, Matthew 13:54, Luke 4:32, 21:15, John 7:46, Acts 6:10, 2 Corinthians 4:2 +2
23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.; and he cried out,
24 Saying, Let 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 GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References Jesus: Mark 5:7, Matthew 8:29, Luke 8:28. References God: John 6:69, James 2:19. Holy: Psalms 16:10, Luke 4:34, Acts 2:27, 3:14, Revelation 3:7 +5
25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. References Jesus: Mark 9:25. Parallel theme: Mark 1:34, Luke 4:41, Acts 16:17
26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
27 And they 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. Parallel theme: Mark 7:37, Matthew 9:33, 15:31, Luke 9:1
28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
Jesus Heals Many
29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Parallel theme: Mark 1:21
30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. Evil: Matthew 4:24, 8:16. Parallel theme: Mark 3:2, Luke 4:40
33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.
34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Jesus Prays and Preaches
35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Prayer: Psalms 5:3, Matthew 14:23, Luke 5:16, 6:12, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 5:7. Parallel theme: John 4:34, 6:15, Philippians 2:5 +4
36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. Parallel theme: John 12:19
38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. Parallel theme: Luke 2:49, 4:43, John 16:28, 17:4, 17:8
39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 3:29, Matthew 17:14
41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. References Jesus: Mark 6:34. Parallel theme: Mark 4:39, 5:41, Genesis 1:3, Matthew 9:36, Hebrews 1:3, 2:17, 4:15 +3
42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. Parallel theme: John 15:3
43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
45 But he went out, and 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. Parallel theme: Mark 2:13, Psalms 77:11, Matthew 9:31, John 6:2