Mark 14:16

Authorized King James Version

And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐξῆλθον

G1831

went forth

to issue (literally or figuratively)

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

μαθηταὶ

G3101

disciples

a learner, i.e., pupil

αὐτοῖς

G846

his

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

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἦλθον

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

πόλιν

G4172

the city

a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

εὗρον

G2147

found

to find (literally or figuratively)

#13

καθὼς

G2531

just (or inasmuch) as, that

#14

εἶπεν

G2036

he had said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#15

αὐτοῖς

G846

his

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

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#17

ἡτοίμασαν

G2090

they made ready

to prepare

#18

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#19

πάσχα

G3957

the passover

the passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Mark Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 14 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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