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Mark 1:29

What does Mark 1:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:29 means

Immediately after leaving the synagogue, Jesus, along with James and John, went to the home of Simon and Andrew. This highlights Jesus' personal connection with His disciples and His willingness to engage in the everyday lives of ordinary people. It transitions the narrative from a public display of power to a more intimate setting, yet one that will still feature His miraculous work.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they came out of the Synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And immediately, having come forth out of the synagogue, they went to the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And immediately going out of the synagogue they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And straightway going out of the synagogue, they came with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew.

Context

This verse marks a shift in location and context, immediately following the public display of authority in the synagogue (verses 21-28). It transitions to a more private setting, the home of two of His new disciples, setting up the personal healing of Simon's mother-in-law and continuing the demonstration of Jesus' power, even in domestic situations.

v.28And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

v.29This passage

v.30Now Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell him of her:

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 8:14

    And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick of a fever.

  • Luke 4:38

    And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

  • Luke 9:58

    And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

  • Mark 1:21

    And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.

  • Mark 1:23

    And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

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