Mark 1:19
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προβὰς
further
G4260
προβὰς
further
Strong's:
G4260
Word #:
2 of 22
to walk forward, i.e., advance (literally, or in years)
ὀλίγον
a little
G3641
ὀλίγον
a little
Strong's:
G3641
Word #:
4 of 22
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
εἶδεν
he saw
G1492
εἶδεν
he saw
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
5 of 22
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
τὰ
the son
G3588
τὰ
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰ
the son
G3588
τὰ
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
the son
G3588
τὰ
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφὸν
brother
G80
ἀδελφὸν
brother
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
13 of 22
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
αὐτοὺς
his
G846
αὐτοὺς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 22
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοὺς
his
G846
αὐτοὺς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 22
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὰ
the son
G3588
τὰ
the son
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καταρτίζοντας
mending
G2675
καταρτίζοντας
mending
Strong's:
G2675
Word #:
20 of 22
to complete thoroughly, i.e., repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust
Historical Context
John drew massive crowds. Many speculated whether John was Messiah (Luke 3:15). John deflected speculation insisting merely forerunner. There cometh uses present tense emphasizing imminence certainty. First-century messianic expectation was intense. When Jesus appeared John identified Him as Lamb of God some disciples transferred allegiance. John prepared way stepped aside.
Questions for Reflection
- How does John focus on Christ challenge ministry ambition?
- What does recognizing mightier one teach about humility in God plan?
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Analysis & Commentary
John preached There cometh one mightier. Imperfect preached indicates continuous proclamation. Message consistently pointed to Coming One. Mightier acknowledges Jesus superior authority. John recognized preparatory ministry eclipsed by Messiah work. True ministers point to Christ never seeking glory. John embodied He must increase I decrease. Reformed theology emphasizes ministry exists to glorify Christ direct people to Him not exalt messenger.