Mark 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 16

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,

2 as it has been written in the Prophets, “Behold, I send forth My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You;

3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.” Mal. 3:1; Isa. 40:3

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Chapter Summary

1 Office of John the Baptist. 9 Jesus is baptized, 12 tempted, 14 He preaches: 16 calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John: 32 heals many diseased persons.

Key Greek Words

εὐαγγέλιον gospel, good news G2098
βάπτισμα baptism G908
μετάνοια repentance G3341
βασιλεία kingdom (of God) G932
ἐξουσία authority G1849
ἀκάθαρτος unclean (spirit) G169

Cross-References

People & Context

Jesus

The Son of God; baptized, tempted, proclaims the gospel, calls disciples, casts out demons and heals.

John the Baptist

Baptizes in the wilderness, proclaims repentance, and points to the mightier One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.

Simon

Fisherman by the Sea of Galilee called by Jesus; his fever-stricken mother-in-law is healed.

Andrew

Simon's brother, a fisherman, called by Jesus to follow and become a fisher of men.

James

Son of Zebedee, mending nets in the boat, called by Jesus along with his brother John.

John

Son of Zebedee and brother of James, called by Jesus from the fishing boat.

Timeline

Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist preaches a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins in the wilderness, baptizing many in the Jordan River and foretelling the coming of One mightier than him.

Mark 1:1-8
The Baptism of Jesus

Jesus comes from Nazareth and is baptized by John in the Jordan. The heavens split, the Spirit descends as a dove, and God the Father speaks from Heaven, declaring Jesus as His Beloved Son.

Mark 1:9-11
Temptation in the Wilderness

The Spirit thrusts Jesus into the deserted place for forty days where He is tempted by Satan, is among wild beasts, and is ministered to by angels.

Mark 1:12-13

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