Mark 1:37
And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 9
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 9
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
λέγουσιν
they said
G3004
λέγουσιν
they said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
4 of 9
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 9
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
ὅτι
G3754
Historical Context
Capernaum's entire population seeking Christ represented remarkable but potentially dangerous popularity. Roman authorities monitored large gatherings for potential insurrection. The disciples, particularly zealous Simon Peter, likely saw political implications in such universal appeal.
Questions for Reflection
- How do we wrongly measure ministry success by numerical growth rather than faithfulness to God's calling?
- What does Christ's resistance to popularity teach us about evaluating our own ministries and ambitions?
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Analysis & Commentary
The disciples' report—'All men seek for thee'—reveals their worldly perspective on success and Christ's mission. They measured ministry effectiveness by crowd size and popularity, missing the deeper purpose of proclaiming repentance. This statement tempted Christ toward a popularity-based ministry, yet He resisted, showing His commitment to the Father's will over human acclaim.