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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

οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἐξουσίαν authority, jurisdiction, liberty G1849
ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620

Cross-References

People & Context

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 …

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 Heav…

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.

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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