Mark 1:27
What does Mark 1:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 1:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 1:27 means
The people were utterly amazed by what they witnessed, leading them to question amongst themselves the nature of Jesus' authority. They recognized that His teaching was new and accompanied by a power that commanded even unclean spirits. This profound astonishment solidified their perception of Jesus as someone extraordinarily unique, confirming that His authority surpassed anything they had ever encountered.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they were all greatly surprised, so that they put questions to one another, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he gives orders even to the unclean spirits, and they do what he says.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they were all amazed, so as to reason among themselves, saying, `What is this? what new teaching <FI>is<Fi> this? that with authority also the unclean spirits he commandeth, and they obey him!'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they were all amazed insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying: What thing is this? What is this new doctrine? For with power he commandeth even the unclean spirits: and they obey him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And all were amazed, so that they questioned together among themselves, saying, What is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Context
Following the dramatic expulsion of the unclean spirit in verse 26, this verse captures the immediate and profound reaction of the eyewitnesses. Their amazement and questioning highlight the impact of this miracle, leading directly to the widespread dissemination of Jesus' fame and the recognition of His unique authority, as detailed in the next verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 4:36
And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
- Mark 7:37
And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
- Matthew 15:31
insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing: and they glorified the God of Israel.
- Luke 9:1
And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
- Matthew 12:22
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.
- Mark 10:32
And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him,
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