Mark 1

King James Version · 45 verses · 691 cross-references linking it to 201 other chapters

1. 1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;42 cross-references: 1 John 5:11–12, John 20:31, Matthew 17:5, Matthew 4:3, Luke 1:2–3
2. 2As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.23 cross-references: Malachi 3:1, Matthew 11:10, Luke 1:76, Matthew 3:1–11, Luke 1:15–17
3. 3The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.19 cross-references: Isaiah 40:3–5, Matthew 3:3, Luke 3:4–6, John 3:28–36, John 1:19–34
4. 4John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.16 cross-references: Acts 19:3–4, John 3:23, Acts 13:24–25, Matthew 3:6, Luke 3:2–3
5. 5And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.16 cross-references: Acts 19:18, Leviticus 26:40–42, Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:5–6, 1 John 1:8–10
6. 6And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;9 cross-references: 2 Kings 1:8, Leviticus 11:22, Zechariah 13:4, Matthew 3:4
7. 7And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.15 cross-references: Acts 13:25, Luke 3:16, John 1:27, Matthew 3:11, Luke 7:6–7
8. 8I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.18 cross-references: Acts 1:5, Acts 19:4–6, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Joel 2:28, Acts 10:45
9. 9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.6 cross-references: Matthew 2:23, Matthew 3:13–17, Luke 3:21–22
10. 10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:14 cross-references: Luke 3:22, John 1:31–34, Isaiah 64:1, Matthew 3:16, Isaiah 42:1
11. 11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.26 cross-references: Isaiah 42:1, Mark 9:7, Matthew 3:17, Psalms 2:7, 2 Peter 1:17–18
12. 12And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.4 cross-references: Matthew 4:1–11, Luke 4:1–13
13. 13And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.15 cross-references: Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 2:17–18, Exodus 34:28, Matthew 26:53, Deuteronomy 9:25
14. 14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,26 cross-references: Matthew 4:23, Matthew 4:12, Ephesians 2:17, Luke 8:1, Matthew 9:35
15. 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.28 cross-references: Matthew 3:2, Acts 2:36–38, Matthew 4:17, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 1:10
16. 16Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.21 cross-references: Matthew 4:18–22, John 1:40–42, Luke 6:14, John 6:8, Mark 3:16
17. 17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.10 cross-references: Luke 5:10, Matthew 4:19–20, Acts 2:38–41, Ezekiel 47:10
18. 18And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.7 cross-references: Luke 5:11, Luke 14:33, Mark 10:28–31, Luke 18:28–30, Matthew 19:27–30
19. 19And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.13 cross-references: Mark 10:35, Acts 1:13, Mark 14:33, Acts 12:2, Mark 9:2
20. 20And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.9 cross-references: Matthew 10:37, Luke 14:26, Mark 10:29, 1 Kings 19:20, 2 Corinthians 5:16
21. 21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.22 cross-references: Mark 6:2, Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:39, Acts 13:14–52, Acts 17:2
22. 22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.17 cross-references: Matthew 7:28–29, Matthew 13:54, John 7:46, Luke 4:32, Jeremiah 23:29
23. 23And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,10 cross-references: Mark 9:25, Mark 1:34, Matthew 12:43, Mark 5:2, Luke 4:33–37
24. 24Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.43 cross-references: Matthew 8:29, Luke 4:34, James 2:19, Acts 3:14, Revelation 3:7
25. 25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.17 cross-references: Mark 1:34, Acts 16:17, Luke 4:41, Mark 3:11–12, Mark 9:25
26. 26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.10 cross-references: Mark 9:26, Mark 9:20, Luke 9:42, Luke 9:39, Luke 11:22
27. 27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.20 cross-references: Luke 9:1, Matthew 9:33, Mark 7:37, Matthew 15:31, Mark 10:32
28. 28And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.13 cross-references: Luke 4:37, Matthew 9:31, Mark 1:45, Micah 5:4, Luke 4:17
29. 29And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.9 cross-references: Luke 4:38–39, Matthew 8:14–15, Mark 1:21, Mark 1:23, Luke 9:58
30. 30But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.6 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 9:5, John 11:3, James 5:14–15, Mark 5:23
31. 31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.18 cross-references: Acts 9:41, Psalms 116:12, Luke 8:2–3, Mark 5:41, Mark 15:41
32. 32And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.12 cross-references: Matthew 8:16, Luke 4:40, Matthew 4:24, Mark 3:2, Mark 1:21
33. 33And all the city was gathered together at the door.3 cross-references: Mark 1:5, Acts 13:44
34. 34And 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.13 cross-references: Luke 4:41, Mark 3:12, Acts 16:16–18, Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:25
35. 35And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.34 cross-references: Luke 6:12, Luke 5:16, Ephesians 6:18, Psalms 5:3, Luke 22:39–46
36. 36And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
37. 37And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.9 cross-references: John 12:19, John 11:48, Zechariah 11:11, Mark 1:5, John 3:26
38. 38And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.11 cross-references: Luke 4:43, John 17:8, John 17:4, Luke 2:49, John 16:28
39. 39And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.13 cross-references: Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:21, Luke 4:43–44, Mark 7:30, Luke 4:41
40. 40And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.28 cross-references: Luke 5:12–14, Matthew 8:2–4, Leviticus 13:1–14, Matthew 17:14, 2 Samuel 3:29
41. 41And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.19 cross-references: Matthew 9:36, Hebrews 2:17, Hebrews 4:15, Mark 6:34, Genesis 1:3
42. 42And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.7 cross-references: John 15:3, Matthew 15:28, Mark 1:31, Mark 5:29, John 4:50–53
43. 43And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;7 cross-references: Matthew 9:30, Mark 3:12, Luke 8:56, Mark 5:43, Mark 7:36
44. 44And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.16 cross-references: Leviticus 14:1–32, Matthew 8:4, Luke 17:14, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Luke 5:14
45. 45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.23 cross-references: Mark 2:13, Matthew 9:31, John 6:2, Psalms 77:11, Luke 5:15–17

Explained connections

• The baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:16 and Mark 1:10

  Matthew and Mark both describe heaven opening and the Spirit descending like a dove. Mark's word is vivid: the heavens were 'torn open' — the same verb he uses for the temple veil at Jesus' death.

• The Spirit in bodily form Mark 1:10 and Luke 3:22

  Luke adds that the Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove, while Jesus was praying — Luke often notes Jesus praying at key moments.

• The beginning of the gospel Isaiah 40:3 and Mark 1:3

  Mark opens his Gospel with this prophecy (blended with Malachi 3:1) before introducing John the Baptist. Starting with Isaiah's new-exodus promise frames everything that follows as God's long-awaited return.

• Mark's opening quotation Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2

  Mark begins with Malachi 3:1 combined with Isaiah 40:3 under Isaiah's name. Pairing them introduces John as the forerunner of both new exodus and the Lord's coming to his temple.

• The dove after the waters Genesis 8:11 and Mark 1:10

  After the flood a dove returns to Noah with an olive leaf, a sign of a renewed world. The dove at Jesus' baptism has long been read as signalling a fresh start for creation.

• Show yourself to the priest Leviticus 14:4 and Mark 1:44

  Leviticus prescribed rites for a healed leper to be declared clean. Jesus heals a leper by touch and sends him to the priest with Moses' offering as a testimony — the law's procedure now confirming a new power to cleanse.

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People in Mark 1

Jesus Christ, God, John the Baptist, Holy Spirit, Simon Peter, Andrew, James, Zebedee, John the Apostle, Satan, Wife of Simon, Mother of the Wife of Simon, Simon, Moses

Places in Mark 1

Galilee, Jordan, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Judea, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum

Hard questions about Mark 1

• After his baptism, did Jesus go straight into the wilderness or to a wedding at Cana?
• Did Jesus go into Galilee and call his first disciples before or after John the Baptist was imprisoned?
• At Jesus’ baptism, did the voice from heaven speak to Jesus or about him?
• Was the home of Peter and Andrew in Capernaum or in Bethsaida?
• Did Jesus first meet Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee or near the Jordan?

Archaeology

• Sea of Galilee boat 1st century BC – late 1st century AD
• Capernaum 1st century BC – 5th century AD
• Magdala stone before AD 70