Mark 1:43 akjv — And he straightly charged him, and immediately sent him away;

American King James Version

"And he straightly charged him, and immediately sent him away; "

— Mark 1:43, American King James Version

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Mark 1 — Context

40

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying to him, If you will, you can make me clean.

41

And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and says to him, I will; be you clean.

42

And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

43

And he straightly charged him, and immediately sent him away;

44

And says to him, See you say nothing to any man: but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

45

But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Mark 1:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:43 say?
Mark 1:43 in the American King James Version reads: “And he straightly charged him, and immediately sent him away; ”
Where is Mark 1:43 in the Bible?
Mark 1:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 43.
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 1:43.
What translation should I read Mark 1:43 in?
Mark 1:43 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 1:43?
Mark 1:43 reads (AKJV): “And he straightly charged him, and immediately sent him away; ” 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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