Mark 1
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The a beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, b the Son of God.
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As it is written in the Prophets:
c "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You."
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"The d voice of one crying in the wilderness:
' Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make His paths straight.' "
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e John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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f Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
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Now John was g clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
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And he preached, saying, h "There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.
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i "I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you j with the Holy Spirit."
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k It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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l And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit m descending upon Him like a dove.
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Then a voice came from heaven, n "You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
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o Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.
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And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; p and the angels ministered to Him.
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q Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, r preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
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and saying, s "The time is fulfilled, and t the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
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u And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
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Then Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become v fishers of men."
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w They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
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When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.
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And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.
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x Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the y synagogue and taught.
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z And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
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Now there was a man in their synagogue with an a unclean spirit. And he cried out,
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saying, "Let us alone! b What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I c know who You are - the d Holy One of God!"
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But Jesus e rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet, and come out of him!"
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And when the unclean spirit f had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.
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Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him."
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And immediately His g fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.
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h Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
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But Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.
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So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.
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i At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
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And the whole city was gathered together at the door.
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Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and j cast out many demons; and He k did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.
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Now l in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He m prayed.
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And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.
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When they found Him, they said to Him, n "Everyone o is looking for You."
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But He said to them, p "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because q for this purpose I have come forth."
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r And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and s casting out demons.
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t Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean."
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Then Jesus, moved with u compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."
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As soon as He had spoken, v immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.
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And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,
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and said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things w which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
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x However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; y and they came to Him from every direction.
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Matthew 1:1
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:
Matthew 3:1
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea.
Luke 3:22
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.
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Psalms 2:7
I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God.
Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said to her, " The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
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Malachi 3:1
Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold, He is coming," Says the LORD of hosts.
Matthew 11:10
"For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.'
Luke 7:27
"This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.'
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Isaiah 40:3
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.
Matthew 3:3
For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ' Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.'
Luke 3:4
As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.
John 1:23
He said: "I am 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Make straight the way of the LORD," ' as the prophet Isaiah said.
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Malachi 4:6
And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.
Matthew 3:1
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea.
Luke 3:3
And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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Matthew 3:5
Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him
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Matthew 3:4
Now John himself was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
John 1:27
"It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose."
Acts 13:25
"And as John was finishing his course, he said, 'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.'
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Acts 1:5
"for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
Acts 11:16
"Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
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Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, An...
John 20:22
And when He had said this, He breathed on them,...
Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit a...
Acts 10:45
And those of the circumcision who believed were...
Acts 10:46
For they heard them speak with tongues and magn...
1 Corinthians 12:13
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one...
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Matthew 3:13 - 17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
Luke 3:21
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.
Luke 3:22
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.
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Ezekiel 1:1
Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.
Matthew 3:16
When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
John 1:32
And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him.
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Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
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Psalms 2:7
I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to...
Isaiah 42:1
Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One ...
Matthew 3:17
And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, ...
Matthew 12:18
Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen, My Belov...
Mark 9:7
And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a v...
Luke 3:22
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form li...
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Matthew 4:1 - 11
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Luke 4:1 - 13
Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
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Matthew 4:10
Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.
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Matthew 4:12
Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee.
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Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.
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Daniel 9:25
Know therefore and understand, That from the going forth of the command To restore and build Jerusalem Until Messiah the Prince, There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; The street shall be built again, and the wall, Even in troublesome times.
Galatians 4:4
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.
Ephesians 1:10
That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth - in Him.
1 Timothy 2:6
Who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
Titus 1:3
But has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior.
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Matthew 3:2
And saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!
Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Acts 20:21
Testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 4:18 - 22
And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Luke 5:2 - 11
And saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.
John 1:40 - 42
One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
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Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind.
Matthew 13:48
Which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away.
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Matthew 19:27
Then Peter answered and said to Him, "See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?
Luke 14:26
If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.
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Matthew 4:13
And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali.
Luke 4:31 - 37
Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths.
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Psalms 22:22
I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.
Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.
Luke 4:16
So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
Luke 13:10
Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.
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Matthew 7:28
And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching.
Matthew 7:29
For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 13:54
When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, "Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
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Matthew 12:43
When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.
Mark 5:2
And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit.
Mark 7:25
For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet.
Luke 4:33
Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice.
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Matthew 8:28
When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way.
Matthew 8:29
And suddenly they cried out, saying, "What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?
Mark 5:7
And he cried out with a loud voice and said, "What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.
Mark 5:8
For He said to him, "Come out of the man, unclean spirit!
Luke 8:28
When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, "What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me!
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Mark 3:11
And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw Him, fell down before Him and cried out, saying, "You are the Son of God.
Luke 4:41
And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God!" And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.
James 2:19
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe - and tremble!
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Psalms 16:10
For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
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Luke 4:39
So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them.
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Mark 9:20
Then they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth.
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Matthew 4:24
Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.
Matthew 9:31
But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country.
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Matthew 8:14
Now when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.
Matthew 8:15
So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.
Luke 4:38
Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her.
Luke 4:39
So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them.
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Matthew 8:16
When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.
Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: "He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.
Luke 4:40
When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them.
Luke 4:41
And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God!" And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.
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Matthew 9:33
And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, "It was never seen like this in Israel!
Luke 13:32
And He said to them, "Go, tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
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Mark 3:12
But He sternly warned them that they should not make Him known.
Luke 4:41
And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God!" And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.
Acts 16:17
This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.
Acts 16:18
And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour.
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Luke 4:42
Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them.
Luke 4:43
But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.
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Matthew 26:39
He went a little farther and fell on His face, ...
Matthew 26:44
So He left them, went away again, and prayed th...
Mark 6:46
And when He had sent them away, He departed to ...
Luke 5:16
So He Himself often withdrew into the wildernes...
Luke 6:12
Now it came to pass in those days that He went ...
Luke 9:28
Now it came to pass, about eight days after the...
Luke 9:29
As He prayed, the appearance of His face was al...
Hebrews 5:7
Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offe...
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Matthew 4:25
Great multitudes followed Him - from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
John 3:26
And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified - behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!
John 12:19
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!
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Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
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Luke 4:43
But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.
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Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because ...
Isaiah 61:2
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, An...
Mark 10:45
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be ser...
John 16:28
"I came forth from the Father and have come int...
John 17:4
I have glorified You on the earth. I have finis...
John 17:8
For I have given to them the words which You ha...
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Psalms 22:22
I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the...
Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in t...
Matthew 9:35
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villag...
Mark 1:21
Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately ...
Mark 3:1
And He entered the synagogue again, and a man w...
Luke 4:44
And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
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Mark 5:8
For He said to him, "Come out of the man, unclean spirit!
Mark 5:13
And at once Jesus gave them permission. Then the unclean spirits went out and entered the swine (there were about two thousand); and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the sea, and drowned in the sea.
Mark 7:29
Then He said to her, "For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter.
Mark 7:30
And when she had come to her house, she found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying on the bed.
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Matthew 8:2 - 4
And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.
Luke 5:12 - 14
And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.
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Luke 7:13
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep.
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Matthew 15:28
Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
Mark 5:29
Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.
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Leviticus 14:1 - 32
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying.
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Matthew 28:15
So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Luke 5:15
However, the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities.
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Mark 2:2
Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them.
Mark 2:13
Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them.
Mark 3:7
But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea
Luke 5:17
Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
John 6:2
Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased.
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