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Mark 10:1

What does Mark 10:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 10:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 10:1 means

Jesus departs from Galilee and enters the regions of Judea and across the Jordan River. As was His custom, crowds gathered around Him, and He resumed His teaching ministry. This verse marks a significant geographical shift in Jesus' ministry, emphasizing His journey towards Jerusalem, where the climactic events of His earthly life will unfold.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the borders of Judæa and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the borders of Judæa and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he got up, and went into the country of Judaea on the other side of Jordan: and great numbers of people came together to him again; and, as was his way, he gave them teaching.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having risen thence, he doth come to the coasts of Judea, through the other side of the Jordan, and again do multitudes come together unto him, and, as he had been accustomed, again he was teaching them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And rising up from thence, he cometh into the coast of Judea beyond the Jordan: and the multitude flocked to him again. And as he was accustomed, he taught them again.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And rising up thence he comes into the coasts of Judaea, and the other side of the Jordan. And again crowds come together to him, and, as he was accustomed, again he taught them.

Context

This verse opens a new section in Jesus' ministry, describing His movement towards Jerusalem, which will be the setting for His passion. It establishes the immediate setting for the teachings and encounters that follow in chapter 10, beginning with His discourse on marriage and divorce.

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Cross references

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

  • Mark 6:6

    And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching.

  • John 18:20

    Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

  • Mark 4:2

    And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching,

  • Mark 6:34

    And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:9

    And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

  • Mark 2:13

    And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.

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