Mark 1:31 bbe — And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.

Bible in Basic English

"And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs."

— Mark 1:31, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 1 — Context

28

And news of him went out quickly everywhere into all parts of Galilee round about.

29

And when they came out of the Synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

30

Now Simon's wife's mother was ill, with a burning heat; and they gave him word of her:

31

And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.

32

And in the evening, at sundown, they took to him all who were diseased, and those who had evil spirits.

33

And all the town had come together at the door.

34

And a number, who were ill with different diseases, he made well, and sent out evil spirits; but he did not let the evil spirits say anything, because they had knowledge of him.

Mark 1:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:31 say?
Mark 1:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.”
Where is Mark 1:31 in the Bible?
Mark 1:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 31.
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 1:31.
What translation should I read Mark 1:31 in?
Mark 1:31 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 1:31?
Mark 1:31 reads (BBE): “And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.” 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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