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Mark 1:28

What does Mark 1:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:28 means

As a direct result of this powerful demonstration of authority in the synagogue, news of Jesus spread rapidly throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. This quick dissemination of His fame signifies the immediate impact of His miracles and authoritative teaching, drawing widespread attention to His ministry and foreshadowing the immense crowds that would soon seek Him out.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And news of him went out quickly everywhere into all parts of Galilee round about.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the fame of him went forth immediately to all the region, round about, of Galilee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the fame of him was spread forthwith into all the country of Galilee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And his fame went out straightway into the whole region of Galilee around.

Context

This verse documents the immediate and widespread consequence of the events in the Capernaum synagogue, particularly the casting out of the demon (verses 21-27). This rapid spread of Jesus' fame sets the stage for the next series of healings and miraculous activities, demonstrating His growing public presence and the increasing demands on His ministry.

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.

v.28This passage

v.29And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 1:45

    But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

  • Matthew 9:31

    But they went forth, and spread abroad his fame in all that land.

  • Matthew 4:24

    And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.

  • Luke 4:37

    And there went forth a rumor concerning him into every place of the region round about.

  • Luke 4:17

    And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And he opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

  • Micah 5:4

    And he shall stand, and shall feed his flock in the strength of Jehovah, in the majesty of the name of Jehovah his God: and they shall abide; for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

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