Mark 1:39
And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κηρύσσων
he preached
G2784
κηρύσσων
he preached
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
3 of 15
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
ταῖς
G3588
ταῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
G4864
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
Strong's:
G4864
Word #:
6 of 15
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
αὐτῶν
their
G846
αὐτῶν
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 15
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
εἰς
throughout
G1519
εἰς
throughout
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ὅλην
all
G3650
ὅλην
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
9 of 15
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
11 of 15
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Matthew 4:23And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.Mark 1:21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Historical Context
First-century synagogues served as community centers for teaching, prayer, and social gathering. Any respected teacher could be invited to speak. Christ's dual ministry of teaching and exorcism was unusual—most rabbis focused solely on Torah exposition, while exorcists were typically separate practitioners.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's method of working within existing structures (synagogues) inform our approach to cultural engagement?
- Why is the order significant—preaching first, then casting out demons—for our understanding of spiritual warfare?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse summarizes Christ's Galilean ministry in two parts: preaching in synagogues and casting out devils. The order is significant—proclamation precedes and governs power encounters. His use of existing Jewish religious infrastructure (synagogues) shows redemptive engagement with established institutions rather than wholesale rejection. The casting out of demons demonstrates the kingdom's power over Satan's realm.