Mark 1
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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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