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Mark 1:13

What does Mark 1:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:13 means

Jesus endured forty days of temptation by Satan in the wilderness, facing spiritual warfare while also being among wild beasts, symbolizing His vulnerability and perhaps the hostile environment. Significantly, angels ministered to Him, providing sustenance and comfort, demonstrating God's care and support even in the midst of severe trial. This period of testing prepares Jesus for His public ministry, showing His ability to overcome evil.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he was in the waste land for forty days, being tested by Satan; and he was with the beasts; and the angels took care of him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he was there in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by the Adversary, and he was with the beasts, and the messengers were ministering to him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he was in the desert forty days and forty nights, and was tempted by Satan. And he was with beasts: and the angels ministered to him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.

Context

Following the Spirit's leading of Jesus into the wilderness in verse 12, this verse details the specific events of His temptation. This period of intense spiritual conflict serves as a vital preparation for Jesus' public ministry and His proclamation of the kingdom, which immediately follows, demonstrating His victory over evil before He even begins teaching and healing.

v.12And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.

v.13This passage

v.14Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 9:11

    And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, that Jehovah gave me the two tables of stone, even the tables of the covenant.

  • 1 Timothy 3:16

    And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

  • Exodus 34:28

    And he was there with Jehovah forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.

  • Exodus 24:18

    And Moses entered into the midst of the cloud, and went up into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights.

  • Hebrews 2:17

    Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

  • Matthew 4:10

    Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

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