Mark 2:11
What does Mark 2:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 2:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 2:11 means
Turning to the paralyzed man, Jesus commanded him directly: "I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house." This command is a powerful demonstration of Jesus' authority, delivering not a request but a sovereign order for immediate and public action. The inclusion of "take up thy bed" emphasizes the completeness of the healing and provides further undeniable proof to all witnesses that a profound miracle occurred.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I say to you, Get up, take up your bed, and go to your house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I say to thee, Rise, and take up thy couch, and go away to thy house;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I say to thee: Arise. Take up thy bed and go into thy house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890To thee I say, Arise, take up thy couch and go to thine house.
Context
This verse presents Jesus' decisive command, which serves as the tangible proof of His claim in verse 10. It is a direct and public demonstration of His power, immediately following His theological declaration. This command sets up the undeniable miracle that is about to occur, which will silence His critics and amaze the crowd, fully validating His earlier assertion of authority.
v.10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),
v.11This passage
v.12And he arose, and straightway took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 5:8
Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk.
- John 6:63
It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life.
- Mark 1:41
And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.
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