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Mark 1:26

What does Mark 1:26 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:26 means

The unclean spirit violently convulsed the man and cried out with a loud voice before departing from him. This dramatic departure demonstrates the demon's forceful resistance and the painful reality of its exit, yet ultimately highlights the undeniable power of Jesus' command. The physical manifestation confirms the reality of the demonic possession and Jesus' complete victory over it.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the unclean spirit, shaking him violently, and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the unclean spirit having torn him, and having cried with a great voice, came forth out of him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying out with a loud voice, went out of him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the unclean spirit, having torn him, and uttered a cry with a loud voice, came out of him.

Context

This verse describes the immediate and visible consequence of Jesus' command in verse 25, portraying the dramatic expulsion of the unclean spirit. The raw display of spiritual power concludes this specific confrontation and directly leads to the widespread amazement of the synagogue attendees, further solidifying Jesus' reputation and authority.

v.25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

v.26This passage

v.27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 9:26

    And having cried out, and torn him much, he came out: and the boy became as one dead; insomuch that the more part said, He is dead.

  • Luke 9:42

    And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

  • Mark 9:20

    And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

  • Luke 9:39

    and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.

  • Luke 11:22

    but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

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