Mark 1:21-45

Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit

21 j And they went into Capernaum, and immediately k on the Sabbath l he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And m they were astonished at his teaching, m for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 n "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? o I know who you are - p the Holy One of God." 25 But Jesus q rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" 26 And the unclean spirit, r convulsing him and s crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all t amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? u A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Jesus Heals Many

29 v And immediately he 1 w left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now x Simon's mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 And he came and y took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or z oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 a And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And b he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

Jesus Preaches in Galilee

35 c And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and d there he prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37 and they found him and said to him, e "Everyone is looking for you." 38 And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for f that is why I came out." 39 g And h he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Jesus Cleanses a Leper

40 i And a leper 2 came to him, imploring him, and j kneeling said to him, k "If you will, you can make me clean." 41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, "I will; be clean." 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43 And l Jesus 3 sternly charged him and sent him away at once, 44 and said to him, m "See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, n show yourself to the priest and o offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, p for a proof to them." 45 q But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter r a town, but was out in r desolate places, and s people were coming to him from every quarter.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 4:13
    And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali.
    Mark 1:21 - 28
    And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching.
    Luke 4:31 - 37
    And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath.
  2. Cross References
    Mark 6:2
    And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?
  3. Cross References
    Mark 1:39
    And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
    Matthew 4:23
    And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.
  4. Cross References
    Mark 1:21 - 28
    And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching.
    Luke 4:31 - 37
    And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 7:28 - 29
    And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 7:28 - 29
    And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching.
  7. Cross References
    Matthew 8:29
    And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?
  8. Cross References
    Mark 1:34
    And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
    Acts 19:15
    But the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?
    James 2:19
    You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe - and shudder!
  9. Cross References
    John 6:69
    And we have believed, and have come to know, th...
    Acts 3:14
    But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and ...
    Revelation 3:7
    And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia ...
    Luke 1:35
    And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit wi...
    Hebrews 7:26
    For it was indeed fitting that we should have s...
    1 John 2:20
    But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and...
  10. Cross References
    Matthew 12:16
    And ordered them not to make him known.
  11. Cross References
    Mark 9:26
    And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse, so that most of them said, "He is dead.
  12. Cross References
    Mark 5:7
    And crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.
    Acts 8:7
    For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.
  13. Cross References
    Matthew 8:27
    And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?
  14. Cross References
    Acts 17:19
    And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?
  15. Cross References
    Mark 1:29 - 34
    And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
    Matthew 8:14 - 16
    And when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
    Luke 4:38 - 41
    And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf.
  16. Cross References
    Mark 1:21
    And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching.
    Mark 1:23
    And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out.
  17. Cross References
    Mark 1:29 - 34
    And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
    Matthew 8:14 - 16
    And when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
    Luke 4:38 - 41
    And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf.
  18. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 9:5
    Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?
  19. Cross References
    Mark 9:27
    But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose.
    Acts 3:7
    And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.
    Acts 9:41
    And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
  20. Cross References
    Matthew 4:24
    So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.
  21. Cross References
    Matthew 4:23
    And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.
  22. Cross References
    Mark 3:11 - 12
    And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, "You are the Son of God.
    Acts 16:17 - 18
    She followed Paul and us, crying out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.
  23. Cross References
    Mark 1:35 - 38
    And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
    Luke 4:42 - 43
    And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them.
  24. Cross References
    Luke 5:16
    But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.
    Matthew 14:23
    And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.
  25. Cross References
    Mark 1:35 - 38
    And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
    Luke 4:42 - 43
    And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them.
  26. Cross References
    John 12:19
    So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.
  27. Cross References
    Isaiah 61:1
    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
  28. Cross References
    Luke 4:44
    And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
  29. Cross References
    Mark 1:21
    And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching.
  30. Cross References
    Mark 1:40 - 44
    And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean.
    Matthew 8:2 - 4
    And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
    Luke 5:12 - 14
    While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
  31. Cross References
    Mark 10:17
    And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
    Matthew 17:14
    And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him.
    Matthew 27:29
    And twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!
  32. Cross References
    Mark 9:22 - 23
    And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.
    Matthew 9:28
    When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord.
  33. Cross References
    Mark 1:40 - 44
    And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean.
    Matthew 8:2 - 4
    And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
    Luke 5:12 - 14
    While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
  34. Cross References
    Matthew 9:30
    And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, "See that no one knows about it.
  35. Cross References
    Mark 1:34
    And he healed many who were sick with various d...
    Mark 5:43
    And he strictly charged them that no one should...
    Mark 7:36
    And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the ...
    Mark 8:26
    And he sent him to his home, saying, "Do not ev...
    Matthew 9:30
    And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly w...
    Matthew 17:9
    And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesu...
    Matthew 12:16
    And ordered them not to make him known.
  36. Cross References
    Luke 17:14
    When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed.
  37. Cross References
    Leviticus 14:2 - 32
    This shall be the law of the leprous person for the day of his cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest.
  38. Cross References
    Mark 6:11
    And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.
    Luke 9:5
    And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.
    James 5:3
    Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days.
  39. Cross References
    Mark 7:36
    And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it.
    Matthew 9:31
    But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
    Luke 5:15 - 16
    But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities.
  40. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 11:26
    On frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers.
  41. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 11:26
    On frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers.
  42. Cross References
    Mark 2:2
    And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them.
    Mark 2:13
    He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them.
    Mark 3:7
    Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great crowd followed, from Galilee and Judea
    John 6:2
    And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick.
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