Mark 1
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1The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God,1The 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: Look, I am sending 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.'"3A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight!
4And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.4John came baptizing in the wilderness and 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.5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
6John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.6John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate 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.7He was preaching: "Someone more powerful than I will come after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of His sandals.
8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."8I have baptized 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 in the Jordan by John.
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 He came up out of the water, He saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending to 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; I take delight in You!
12At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,12Immediately the Spirit drove Him 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.13He was in the wilderness 40 days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels began to serve Him.
14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.14After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news 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, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!"
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 He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen.
17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."17"Follow Me," Jesus told them, "and I will make you fish for people!"
18At once they left their nets and followed him.18Immediately 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 the son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in their 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 He 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 they went into Capernaum, and right away He 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.22They were astonished at His teaching because, unlike the scribes, He was teaching them as one having authority.
23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,23Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,"
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!"24What do You have to do with us, Jesus--Nazarene? 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 him and said, "Be quiet, and come out of him!"
26The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.26And the unclean spirit convulsed him, shouted with a loud voice, and came out of him.
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."27Then they were all amazed, so they began to argue with one another, saying, "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.28News about Him then spread throughout the entire vicinity 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 they left the synagogue, they went into Simon and Andrew's house with James and John.
30Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.30Simon's mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.
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 raised 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.32When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all those who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
33The whole town gathered at the door,33The whole town was assembled 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 sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew Him.
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.35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there.
36Simon and his companions went to look for him,36Simon and his companions went searching for Him.
37and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"37They found Him and said, "Everyone's 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."38And He said to them, "Let's go on to the neighboring villages so that I may preach there too. This is why I have come."
39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.39So He went into all of 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 man with a serious skin disease came to Him and, on his knees, begged Him: "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 him. "I am willing," He told him. "Be made clean."
42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.42Immediately the disease left him, and he was healed.
43Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:43Then He sternly warned him and sent him away at once,
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."44telling him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what 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.45Yet he went out and began to proclaim it widely and to spread the news, with the result that Jesus could no longer enter a town openly. But He was out in deserted places, and they would come to Him from everywhere.
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