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Mark 1:2-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Mark 1:2-16
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,[a]
‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,[b]
who will prepare your way;
3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight”’,
4 John the baptizer appeared[c] in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, ‘The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with[d] water; but he will baptize you with[e] the Holy Spirit.’
The Baptism of Jesus
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved;[f] with you I am well pleased.’
The Temptation of Jesus
12 And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news[g] of God,[h] 15 and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;[i] repent, and believe in the good news.’[j]
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen.
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- Mark 1:2 Other ancient authorities read in the prophets
- Mark 1:2 Gk before your face
- Mark 1:4 Other ancient authorities read John was baptizing
- Mark 1:8 Or in
- Mark 1:8 Or in
- Mark 1:11 Or my beloved Son
- Mark 1:14 Or gospel
- Mark 1:14 Other ancient authorities read of the kingdom
- Mark 1:15 Or is at hand
- Mark 1:15 Or gospel
Mark 1:2-16
New International Version
Mark 1:2-16
New International Version
2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:
“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”[a](A)—
3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[b](B)
4 And so John the Baptist(C) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance(D) for the forgiveness of sins.(E) 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist,(F) and he ate locusts(G) and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.(H) 8 I baptize you with[c] water, but he will baptize you with[d] the Holy Spirit.”(I)
The Baptism and Testing of Jesus(J)(K)
9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth(L) in Galilee and was baptized by John(M) in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.(N) 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,(O) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”(P)
12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days,(Q) being tempted[e] by Satan.(R) He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.
Jesus Announces the Good News(S)
14 After John(T) was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee,(U) proclaiming the good news of God.(V) 15 “The time has come,”(W) he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe(X) the good news!”(Y)
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
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