Mark 1
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1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.”2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY;
3“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.’ ”3THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.'"
4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.4John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5Then 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.5And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
6Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.6John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.
7And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.7And he was preaching, and saying, "After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong of His sandals.
8I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”8"I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
9It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of 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.
10And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.10Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him;
11Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”11and a voice came out of the heavens: "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."
12Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.12Immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness.
13And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.13And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him.
14Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,14Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel."
16And 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.16As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
17Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”17And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men."
18They immediately left their nets and followed Him.18Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
19When 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.19Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.
20And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.20Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went away to follow Him.
21Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.21They went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and began to teach.
22And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.22They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
23Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,23Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
24saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”24saying, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are-- the Holy One of God!"
25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet, and come out of him!"
26And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.26Throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit cried out with a loud voice and came out of him.
27Then 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.”27They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him."
28And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.28Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding district of Galilee.
29Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.29And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
30But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.30Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke to Jesus about her.
31So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.31And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she waited on them.
32At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.32When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed.
33And the whole city was gathered together at the door.33And the whole city had gathered at the door.
34Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.34And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.
35Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.35In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.
36And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.36Simon and his companions searched for Him;
37When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”37they found Him, and said to Him, "Everyone is looking for You."
38But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.”38He said to them, "Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for."
39And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.39And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons.
40Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”40And a leper came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, "If You are willing, You can make me clean."
41Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”41Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."
42As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.
43And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,43And He sternly warned him and immediately sent him away,
44and 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 which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”44and He said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
45However, 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; and they came to Him from every direction.45But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news around, to such an extent that Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but stayed out in unpopulated areas; and they were coming to Him from everywhere.
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