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Mark 1:32

What does Mark 1:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:32 means

As evening fell, after the Sabbath had officially ended, people from all over brought their sick and demon-possessed to Jesus. This influx demonstrates the profound collective hope and belief in His healing power. The timing after sunset respects the Sabbath regulations, further highlighting the deep desire of the people to seek His help as soon as religiously permissible.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were sick, and them that were possessed with demons.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were sick, and them that were possessed with demons.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And in the evening, at sundown, they took to him all who were diseased, and those who had evil spirits.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And evening having come, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all who were ill, and who were demoniacs,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all that were ill and that were possessed with devils.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But evening being come, when the sun had gone down, they brought to him all that were suffering, and those possessed by demons;

Context

Following the private healing of Simon's mother-in-law in verse 31, this verse describes a massive gathering of sick and demon-possessed people at dusk. This transition from a private miracle to a public influx of desperate individuals illustrates the rapidly spreading renown of Jesus and sets the stage for His extensive and compassionate healing ministry throughout the evening.

v.31and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

v.32This passage

v.33And all the city was gathered together at the door.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 1:21

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

  • Mark 3:2

    And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

  • Matthew 8:16

    And when even was come, they brought unto him many possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:

  • 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 4:40

    And when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

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