Mark 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 16

1 And again He entered into Capernaum after some days. And it was heard that He was in a house.

2 And at once many were gathered, so as none any longer had room, not even to the door. And He spoke the Word to them.

3 And they came to Him carrying a paralyzed one, being borne by four.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ heals a paralytic, 14 calls Matthew from the receipt of custom, 18 and excuses His disciples for not fasting.

Key Greek Words

εἰς against, among, as G1519
πολλοὶ abundant, altogether, common G4183
ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620
ἐλάλει preach, say, speak (after) G2980
ἔρχονται accompany, appear, bring G2064

People & Context

Healing a Paralyzed Man

Returning to Capernaum, four men lower a paralyzed man through the roof to Jesus. Jesus forgives the man's sins, angering the scribes, and then heals …

Calling Levi and Eating with Sinners

Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him. Later, Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners at Levi's house, telling criticizing Pharisees tha…

The Question About Fasting

People question why Jesus' disciples do not fast like John's or the Pharisees'. Jesus responds with parables about the bridegroom, the unshrunk cloth,…

Timeline

Healing a Paralyzed Man

Returning to Capernaum, four men lower a paralyzed man through the roof to Jesus. Jesus forgives the man's sins, angering the scribes, and then heals him to prove His authority.

Mark 2:1-12
Calling Levi and Eating with Sinners

Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him. Later, Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners at Levi's house, telling criticizing Pharisees that He came to call the sick, not the healthy.

Mark 2:13-17
The Question About Fasting

People question why Jesus' disciples do not fast like John's or the Pharisees'. Jesus responds with parables about the bridegroom, the unshrunk cloth, and new wineskins.

Mark 2:18-22

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