Mark 1:20 bbe — And he said, Come after me: and they went away from their father Zebedee, who was in the boat with the servants, and ca…

Bible in Basic English

"And he said, Come after me: and they went away from their father Zebedee, who was in the boat with the servants, and came after him."

— Mark 1:20, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 1 — Context

17

And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

18

And they went straight from their nets, and came after him.

19

And going on a little farther, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were in their boat stitching up their nets.

20

And he said, Come after me: and they went away from their father Zebedee, who was in the boat with the servants, and came after him.

21

And they came to Capernaum; and on the Sabbath he went into the Synagogue and gave teaching.

22

And they were full of wonder at his teaching, because he gave it as one having authority, and not like the scribes.

23

And there was in their Synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he gave a cry,

Mark 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:20 say?
Mark 1:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Come after me: and they went away from their father Zebedee, who was in the boat with the servants, and came after him.”
Where is Mark 1:20 in the Bible?
Mark 1:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 20.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:20.
What translation should I read Mark 1:20 in?
Mark 1:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 1:20?
Mark 1:20 reads (BBE): “And he said, Come after me: and they went away from their father Zebedee, who was in the boat with the servants, and came after him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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