神の子イエス・キリストのすばらしい福音(救いの知らせ)の始まりは、こうです。

神が地上にご自分のひとり子を遣わされることと、彼を迎える準備のために特別な使者を送られることとは、預言者イザヤがずっと以前に告げていました。 「この使者は、不毛の荒野に住み、すべての人に呼びかける。『生活を正せ。主をお迎えする準備をせよ』」イザヤ40・3と。

バプテスマのヨハネの働き

この使者とは、バプテスマのヨハネのことです。彼は荒野に住み、人々にこう教えました。「罪を赦していただくために、悔い改めて神に立ち返りなさい。そして、そのしるしにバプテスマ(洗礼)を受けるのです。」 このヨハネのことばを聞こうと、エルサレムばかりか、ユダヤ全国からおびただしい数の人たちが詰めかけ、次々と今までの自分の悪い思いや行いを神に告白しました。ヨハネはそういう人たちに、ヨルダン川でバプテスマを授けていたのです。 らくだの毛で織った着物に、皮の帯、いなごとはちみつが常食という生活を送りながら、 彼は次のように宣べ伝えました。

「私よりもはるかにすばらしい方が、もうすぐおいでになります。私など、その方のしもべとなる価値もありません。 私はあなたがたに水でバプテスマを授けていますが、その方は聖霊によってバプテスマをお授けになります。」

そのころ、イエスもガリラヤのナザレから来て、人々といっしょに、ヨルダン川でヨハネからバプテスマをお受けになりました。 10 ところが、イエスが水から上がられたちょうどその時、天がさっと開け、聖霊が鳩のようにご自分の上に下って来るのが見えました。 11 そして天から、「あなたはわたしの愛する子、わたしはあなたを喜ぶ」という声が聞こえました。

12 このあとすぐ、聖霊はイエスを荒野へ追いやられました。 13 イエスは、そこで四十日間、野の獣たちと共に過ごし、罪を犯させようとするサタンの誘惑をお受けになりました。しかし後には、天使たちがやって来て、イエスに仕えていました。

14 ヨハネがヘロデ王(ヘロデ・アンテパス)の命令で逮捕されると、イエスはガリラヤに行き、神の福音を宣べ伝えました。 15 「いよいよ来るべき時が来ました。神の国が近づいたのです。みな、悔い改めて、福音を信じなさい。」

イエス、弟子を集める

16 ある日、イエスがガリラヤ湖の岸辺を歩いておられると、シモンとアンデレの兄弟が網を打っている姿が目に入りました。二人は漁師でした。

17 イエスは声をおかけになりました。「さあ、ついて来なさい。人間をとる漁師にしてあげましょう。」 18 すると二人はすぐ網を置き、イエスについて行きました。

19 また少し先に行くと、ゼベダイの息子で、同じく漁師のヤコブとヨハネとが舟の中で網を修繕していました。 20 そこで、イエスはこの二人もお呼びになりました。二人とも、父と雇い人たちとを舟に残したまま、イエスについて行きました。

21 さて、一行はカペナウムの町にやって来ました。土曜日の朝、イエスはユダヤ人の礼拝所である会堂へ出かけて、教えられました。 22 それを聞いた会衆は驚きました。イエスの話し方が、これまで聞いてきたものとは全く違っていたからです。イエスは、律法学者たちのようにむやみに他人のことばを用いず、権威をもって話されたからです。

イエス、多くの病人を治す

23 ところが、その会堂に悪霊につかれた人がいて、大声で叫びだしました。 24 「おい、ナザレのイエス! おれたちをどうしようというんだ。おれたちを滅ぼすために来たんだろう。あんたのことはよく知ってるぜ。そうとも、神の聖なる御子よ!」

25 イエスは悪霊にそれ以上は言わせず、「その人から出て行きなさい!」とお命じになりました。 26 すると悪霊は大声をあげ、その人を激しく引きつけさせて、出て行きました。 27 この有様に会衆は肝をつぶし、興奮して口々に論じ合いました。

「いったい、どうなっているんだ!」

「悪霊どもでさえ、命令を聞くなんて……。」

「これは新しい教えなのかね。」

28 イエスの評判は、たちまちガリラヤの全地方に広まりました。

29 このあと会堂を出た一行は、シモンとアンデレの家に行きました。 30 ところがこの時、シモンのしゅうとめは高熱にうなされて、床についていました。イエスはそれを知ると、 31 さっそく彼女のそばに行き、手を取って起こされました。するとどうでしょう。たちまち熱が下がり、すっかり元気になったしゅうとめは、みんなをもてなすために、食事の用意を始めたのです。

32 日の沈むころになると、シモンの家の庭は、イエスに治していただこうと連れて来られた病人や悪霊につかれた者たちで、いっぱいになりました。 33 また戸口には、カペナウム中の人たちが詰めかけ、がやがや騒ぎながら中の様子をながめていました。 34 イエスはこの時も多くの病人を治し、悪霊を追い出されました。しかも、悪霊にひとことも口をきかせませんでした。悪霊は、イエスがどういう方か知っていたからです。

35 翌朝、イエスは夜明け前に起き、ただひとり、人気のない所へ行って祈られました。 36 そのうちに、あちらこちらとイエスを捜し回っていたシモンたちが来て、 37 「みんなが先生を捜しています」と言いました。 38 イエスは、「さあ、ほかの町へ出かけましょう。そこでも教えなければなりません。わたしはそのために来たのですから」とお答えになりました。

39 こうしてイエスは、ガリラヤ中をくまなく回り、会堂で教え、悪霊につかれた人を大ぜいお助けになりました。

40 ある時、一人のツァラアト(皮膚が冒され、汚れているとされた当時の疾患)に冒された人がやって来て、イエスの前にひざまずき、熱心に頼みました。「お願いでございます。どうか私の体をもとどおりに治してください。先生のお気持ちひとつで治るのですから。」 41 イエスは心からかわいそうに思い、彼にさわって、「そうしてあげましょう。さあ、よくなりなさい」と言われました。 42 するとたちまち、ツァラアトはあとかたもなくなり、完全に治ってしまいました。 43-44 「これからすぐに祭司のところへ行き、体を調べてもらいなさい。途中で寄り道や立ち話をしてはいけません。健康な体に戻ったことを明らかにするために、モーセの命じたとおりの供え物をしなさい。」 45 イエスにきびしく止められたにもかかわらず、男はうれしさを抑えきれず、この出来事を大声でふれ回って歩きました。そのため、イエスの回りにはみるみる人垣ができ、公然と町へ入れなくなりました。しかたなく町はずれにとどまっておられましたが、そこにも、人々が押しかけて来ました。

John the Baptist Prepares the Way(A)

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b](B) as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    who will prepare your way”[c](C)
“a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.’”[d](D)

And so John the Baptist(E) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance(F) for the forgiveness of sins.(G) 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. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist,(H) and he ate locusts(I) and wild honey. 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.(J) I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit.”(K)

The Baptism and Testing of Jesus(L)(M)

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth(N) in Galilee and was baptized by John(O) 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.(P) 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,(Q) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”(R)

12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days,(S) being tempted[g] by Satan.(T) He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.

Jesus Announces the Good News(U)

14 After John(V) was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee,(W) proclaiming the good news of God.(X) 15 “The time has come,”(Y) he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe(Z) the good news!”(AA)

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. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.(AB)

19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit(AC)

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.(AD) 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.(AE) 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us,(AF) Jesus of Nazareth?(AG) Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”(AH)

25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”(AI) 26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.(AJ)

27 The people were all so amazed(AK) that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region(AL) of Galilee.

Jesus Heals Many(AM)(AN)

29 As soon as they left the synagogue,(AO) they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up.(AP) The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.(AQ) 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases.(AR) He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.(AS)

Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place(AT)

35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.(AU) 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”

38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”(AV) 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues(AW) and driving out demons.(AX)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(AY)

40 A man with leprosy[h] came to him and begged him on his knees,(AZ) “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.

43 Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: 44 “See that you don’t tell this to anyone.(BA) But go, show yourself to the priest(BB) and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing,(BC) as a testimony to them.” 45 Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places.(BD) Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.(BE)

Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) both mean Anointed One.
  2. Mark 1:1 Some manuscripts do not have the Son of God.
  3. Mark 1:2 Mal. 3:1
  4. Mark 1:3 Isaiah 40:3
  5. Mark 1:8 Or in
  6. Mark 1:8 Or in
  7. Mark 1:13 The Greek for tempted can also mean tested.
  8. Mark 1:40 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
  9. Mark 1:41 Many manuscripts Jesus was filled with compassion

Preaching of John the Baptist

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, (A)the Son of God,

(B)just as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

(C)Behold, I am sending My messenger [a]before You,
Who will prepare Your way;
(D)The voice of one calling [b]out in the wilderness,
Prepare the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight!’”

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, [c](E)preaching a baptism of repentance for the (F)forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore (G)a leather belt around his waist, and [d]his diet was locusts and wild honey. And he was [e]preaching, saying, “After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to bend down and untie the straps of His sandals. I baptized you [f]with water; but He will baptize you [g]with the Holy Spirit.”

The Baptism of Jesus

(H)In those days Jesus (I)came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens [h]opening, and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him; 11 and a voice came from the heavens: “(J)You are My beloved Son; in You I [i]am well pleased.”

12 (K)And immediately the Spirit *brought Him out into the wilderness. 13 And He was in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by (L)Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving Him.

Jesus Preaches in Galilee

14 (M)Now after John was [j]taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, [k](N)preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, (O)The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; (P)repent and [l]believe in the gospel.”

16 (Q)As He was going along the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will have you become fishers of people.” 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 19 And going on a little farther, He saw [m]James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, [n]who were also in the boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and went away [o]to follow Him.

21 (R)They *went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus (S)entered the synagogue and began to teach. 22 And (T)they were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 saying, “(U)What [p]business do You have with us, Jesus [q]of (V)Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are: (W)the Holy One of God!” 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” 26 After throwing him into convulsions and crying out with a loud voice, the unclean spirit came out of him. 27 And they were all (X)amazed, so they debated among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” 28 Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Crowds Healed

29 (Y)And immediately after they left (Z)the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with [r]James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and they immediately *spoke to [s]Jesus about her. 31 And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she served them.

32 Now (AA)when evening came, (AB)after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were (AC)demon-possessed. 33 And the whole (AD)city had gathered at the door. 34 And He (AE)healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew [t]who He was.

35 (AF)And in the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and (AG)prayed there for a time. 36 Simon and his companions eagerly searched for Him; 37 and they found Him and *said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 He *said to them, “Let’s go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may also [u]preach there; for this is why I came.” 39 (AH)And He went into their synagogues [v]preaching throughout Galilee, and casting out the demons.

40 (AI)And a man with [w]leprosy *came to [x]Jesus, imploring Him and (AJ)kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and *said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” 42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. 43 And He sternly warned him and immediately sent him away, 44 and He *said to him, (AK)See that you say nothing to anyone; but (AL)go, show yourself to the priest and (AM)offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” 45 But he went out and began to (AN)proclaim it [y]freely and to (AO)spread the news around, to such an extent that [z]Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but [aa]stayed out in unpopulated areas; and (AP)they were coming to Him from everywhere.

Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:2 Lit before Your face
  2. Mark 1:3 Or out, Prepare in the wilderness the way
  3. Mark 1:4 Or proclaiming
  4. Mark 1:6 Lit was eating
  5. Mark 1:7 Or proclaiming
  6. Mark 1:8 The Gr here can be translated in, with, or by
  7. Mark 1:8 The Gr here can be translated in, with, or by
  8. Mark 1:10 Or being parted
  9. Mark 1:11 Or delight
  10. Mark 1:14 Lit handed over
  11. Mark 1:14 Or proclaiming
  12. Mark 1:15 Or put your trust in
  13. Mark 1:19 Or Jacob
  14. Mark 1:19 Lit also them in
  15. Mark 1:20 Lit after Him
  16. Mark 1:24 Lit What to us and to You (an ancient idiom)
  17. Mark 1:24 Or the Nazarene
  18. Mark 1:29 Or Jacob
  19. Mark 1:30 Lit Him
  20. Mark 1:34 Lit Him
  21. Mark 1:38 Or proclaim
  22. Mark 1:39 Or proclaiming
  23. Mark 1:40 I.e., leprosy or a serious, unspecified disease, and so throughout the ch; see Lev 13
  24. Mark 1:40 Lit Him
  25. Mark 1:45 Lit much
  26. Mark 1:45 Lit He
  27. Mark 1:45 Lit was