Mark 1:39 web — He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

World English Bible

"He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons."

— Mark 1:39, World English Bible

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Mark 1 — Context

36

Simon and those who were with him followed after him;

37

and they found him, and told him, "Everyone is looking for you."

38

He said to them, "Let's go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason."

39

He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

40

A leper came to him, begging him, kneeling down to him, and saying to him, "If you want to, you can make me clean."

41

Being moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, and touched him, and said to him, "I want to. Be made clean."

42

When he had said this, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean.

Mark 1:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:39 say?
Mark 1:39 in the World English Bible reads: “He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.”
Where is Mark 1:39 in the Bible?
Mark 1:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 39.
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 1:39.
What translation should I read Mark 1:39 in?
Mark 1:39 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 1:39?
Mark 1:39 reads (WEB): “He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.” 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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