| New International Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, | 1This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. |
| 2as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" -- | 2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” |
| 3"a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" | 3“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’ ” |
| 4And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. | 4John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. |
| 5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. | 5People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. |
| 6John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. | 6John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. |
| 7And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. | 7And he began to proclaim: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. |
| 8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." | 8I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” |
| 9At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. | 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. |
| 10Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. | 10As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. |
| 11And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." | 11And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” |
| 12At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, | 12At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, |
| 13and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. | 13and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him. |
| 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. | 14After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. |
| 15"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" | 15“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” |
| 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. | 16As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. |
| 17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." | 17“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” |
| 18At once they left their nets and followed him. | 18And at once they left their nets and followed Him. |
| 19When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. | 19Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets. |
| 20Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. | 20Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him. |
| 21They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. | 21Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. |
| 22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. | 22The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. |
| 23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, | 23Suddenly 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!" | 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!” |
| 25"Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!" | 25But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” |
| 26The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. | 26At this, the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and came out with a loud shriek. |
| 27The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him." | 27All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!” |
| 28News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. | 28And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee. |
| 29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. | 29As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. |
| 30Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. | 30Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her. |
| 31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. | 31So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them. |
| 32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. | 32That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all who were sick and demon-possessed, |
| 33The whole town gathered at the door, | 33and the whole town gathered at the door. |
| 34and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. | 34And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. |
| 35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. | 35Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray. |
| 36Simon and his companions went to look for him, | 36Simon and his companions went to look for Him, |
| 37and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!" | 37and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!” |
| 38Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." | 38But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.” |
| 39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. | 39So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. |
| 40A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." | 40Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” |
| 41Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" | 41Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” |
| 42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. | 42And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. |
| 43Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: | 43Jesus promptly sent him away with a stern warning: |
| 44"See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them." | 44“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” |
| 45Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. | 45But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter. |
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