Mark 1:23
New International Version
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,

New Living Translation
Suddenly, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out,

English Standard Version
And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,

Berean Standard Bible
Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue:

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

King James Bible
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

New King James Version
Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,

New American Standard Bible
Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

NASB 1995
Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

NASB 1977
And just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Amplified Bible
Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],

Christian Standard Bible
Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,”

American Standard Version
And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Contemporary English Version
Suddenly a man with an evil spirit in him entered the synagogue and yelled,

English Revised Version
And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time there was a man in the synagogue who was controlled by an evil spirit. He shouted,

Good News Translation
Just then a man with an evil spirit came into the synagogue and screamed,

International Standard Version
All of a sudden, there was a man in their synagogue who had an unclean spirit! He screamed,

Majority Standard Bible
Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue:

NET Bible
Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

New Heart English Bible
And just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he shouted,

Webster's Bible Translation
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Weymouth New Testament
when all at once, there in their synagogue, a man under the power of a foul spirit screamed out:

World English Bible
Immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

Young's Literal Translation
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,

Smith's Literal Translation
And there was in the synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And in their synagogue, there was a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

New American Bible
In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;

New Revised Standard Version
Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there was in their synagogue a man who had in him an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And in their synagogue there was a man who had a vile spirit in him, and he cried out
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And there was in their synagogue a man who had an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Godbey New Testament
And there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Haweis New Testament
And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Mace New Testament
now there was in their synagogue a demoniack, who cried out, ah,

Weymouth New Testament
when all at once, there in their synagogue, a man under the power of a foul spirit screamed out:

Worrell New Testament
And straight-way there was in the synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,

Worsley New Testament
And there was in their synagogue a man with an impure spirit,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit
22The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue: 24“What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”…

Cross References
Luke 4:33-35
In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice, / “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” / But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him.

Matthew 8:28-34
When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” / In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. ...

Acts 16:16-18
One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. / This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” / She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

Matthew 12:22
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.

Luke 8:27-39
When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs. / When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!” / For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places. ...

Acts 19:13-16
Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ...

Matthew 9:32-33
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Luke 11:14
One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,

Matthew 17:14-18
When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ...

Luke 9:38-42
Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. / A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. / I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” ...

1 Samuel 16:14-23
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. / Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you. / Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.” ...

1 Kings 22:21-23
Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. / And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

2 Kings 1:2-4
Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.” / But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ / Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘You will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.’” So Elijah departed.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Zechariah 13:2
And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land.


Treasury of Scripture

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

a man.

Mark 1:34
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

Mark 5:2
And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

Mark 7:25
For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

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Mark 1
1. The office of John the Baptist.
9. Jesus is baptized;
12. tempted;
14. he preaches;
16. calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;
23. heals one that had a demon;
29. Peter's mother in law;
32. many diseased persons;
40. and cleanses the leper.














Suddenly
The word "suddenly" indicates an unexpected and immediate occurrence. In the Greek, the term used is "εὐθύς" (euthys), which conveys a sense of immediacy and urgency. This highlights the abrupt nature of the spiritual confrontation, emphasizing the power and authority of Jesus' presence. In the context of the Gospel of Mark, this word often underscores the dynamic and active ministry of Jesus, who brings the Kingdom of God into the present reality with decisive action.

a man
The phrase "a man" refers to an individual who is part of the synagogue community. This man represents humanity's vulnerability to spiritual oppression and the need for divine intervention. In the historical context, the presence of a man with an unclean spirit in a synagogue underscores the pervasive nature of spiritual warfare, even within places of worship. It serves as a reminder that spiritual battles are not confined to the secular world but can occur within religious settings.

with an unclean spirit
The term "unclean spirit" is derived from the Greek "πνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον" (pneuma akatharton), indicating a spirit that is impure or defiled. In Jewish thought, uncleanness was associated with ritual impurity and separation from God. This phrase highlights the spiritual bondage and moral corruption that the man is experiencing. The presence of an unclean spirit in the synagogue challenges the religious leaders' understanding of purity and holiness, pointing to the need for a deeper, spiritual cleansing that only Jesus can provide.

cried out
The phrase "cried out" comes from the Greek "ἀνέκραξεν" (anekraxen), which means to shout or scream loudly. This outcry is a reaction to the holy presence of Jesus, indicating the torment and fear experienced by the unclean spirit. The spirit's vocal response reveals the authority of Jesus over demonic forces and the spiritual realm. It serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ, who confronts and overcomes evil with His divine authority.

in the synagogue
The setting "in the synagogue" is significant, as synagogues were central places of worship, teaching, and community life for the Jewish people. The Greek term "συναγωγῇ" (synagōgē) refers to a gathering or assembly. This setting underscores the public nature of Jesus' ministry and His willingness to confront evil in the heart of religious life. It also highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious authorities, as He challenges their understanding of spiritual authority and purity. The synagogue, a place of learning and prayer, becomes a battleground for spiritual liberation, demonstrating that Jesus' mission is to bring freedom and restoration to all areas of life.

(23) An unclean spirit.--The phrase occurs in all the first three Gospels (not in St. John's), but with special frequency in this. As in most Eastern cities, in both ancient and modern times, madness had an immunity from restraint, and the demoniacs seem to have mingled, if they chose, with the crowd of worshippers in the synagogue.

Verse 23. - And straightway there was in their synagogne a man with an unclean spirit. According to the best authorities, the sentence in the Greek runs thus, Καὶ εὐθὺς η΅ν ἐν τῇ συναγωγῇ αὐτῶν· And straightway there was in their synagogue, etc. This word "straightway" adds much force to the sentence. It marks the immediate effect of our Lord's preaching. A man with an unclean spirit. The words are literally, "a man in an unclean spirit" (ἐν πνεύματι ἀκάθαρτῳ); in his grasp, so to speak; possessed by him. There can be no reasonable doubt as to the personality of this unclean spirit (see Mark 4:24; Mark 12:41). The man was so absolutely in the power of this evil spirit that he seemed to dwell in him; just as the world is said by St. John (1 John 5:19) to lie "in the evil one" (ἐν τῷ πονηρῷ). And he cried out. Who cried out? Surely the unclean spirit, using the possessed man as his instrument. In the case of a true prophet, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he is permitted to use his own gifts, his reason, and even his own particular manner of speech; whereas here a false and lying spirit usurps the organs of speech, and makes them his own.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Suddenly
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

with
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

an unclean
ἀκαθάρτῳ (akathartō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 169: Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).

spirit
πνεύματι (pneumati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

cried out
ἀνέκραξεν (anekraxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 349: To shout aloud, cry out. From ana and krazo; to scream up.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

synagogue:
συναγωγῇ (synagōgē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.


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