Mark 1:45
What does Mark 1:45 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 1:45 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 1:45 means
Despite Jesus' strict command, the healed man disregarded the instruction and began to extensively publicize and spread news of his healing. This disobedience led to unintended consequences: Jesus could no longer openly enter cities but had to remain in secluded, desert places. Nevertheless, people continued to flock to Him from every direction, demonstrating the unstoppable momentum of His ministry despite His attempts to limit His public exposure.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But he went out, and made it public, giving an account of it everywhere, so that Jesus was no longer able to go openly into a town, but was outside in the waste land; and they came to him from every part.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he, having gone forth, began to proclaim much, and to spread abroad the thing, so that no more he was able openly to enter into the city, but he was without in desert places, and they were coming unto him from every quarter.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But he being gone out, began to publish and to blaze abroad the word: so that he could not openly go into the city. but was without in desert places. And they flocked to him from all sides.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But he, having gone forth, began to proclaim [it] much, and to spread the matter abroad, so that he could no longer enter openly into the city, but was without in desert places, and they came to him from every side.
Context
This verse reveals the immediate and significant consequence of the healed leper's disobedience to Jesus' command in verse 44. The man's widespread proclamation leads to Jesus' inability to move openly in populated areas, concluding Mark chapter 1 by illustrating the tension between Jesus' desire for strategic ministry and the overwhelming public response to His power.
v.44and saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
v.45This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 3:7
And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,
- Matthew 28:15
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.
- Mark 2:1
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.
- John 6:2
And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.
- Mark 2:13
And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
- Psalms 77:11
I will make mention of the deeds of Jehovah; For I will remember thy wonders of old.
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