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Mark 2:13

What does Mark 2:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 2:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 2:13 means

Following the significant events in the house, Jesus moved out to the seaside. As He walked, a large crowd continued to gather around Him, and He resumed His teaching. This verse highlights Jesus' continued ministry of teaching and His constant engagement with the people, demonstrating that His primary mission involved both miraculous signs and the instruction of divine truth. Despite the recent controversy, He remained accessible to those seeking Him.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he went out again by the seaside; and all the people came to him, and he gave them teaching.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he went forth again by the sea, and all the multitude was coming unto him, and he was teaching them,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he went forth again to the sea side: and all the multitude came to him. And he taught them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he went out again by the sea, and all the crowd came to him, and he taught them.

Context

This verse marks a transition in the narrative, moving Jesus from the house to the seaside, which was a common teaching location for Him. It shows His continued commitment to public ministry after the dramatic healing of the paralytic. This serves as a bridge to the next significant event in the chapter: the calling of Levi, setting the stage for another encounter that challenges the religious norms of the day.

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.

v.13This passage

v.14And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the place of toll, and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 3:20

    And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

  • Matthew 13:1

    On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

  • Matthew 9:9

    And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

  • Mark 3:7

    And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,

  • Luke 19:48

    and they could not find what they might do; for the people all hung upon him, listening.

  • Proverbs 1:20

    Wisdom crieth aloud in the street; She uttereth her voice in the broad places;

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