Mark 2:4 nasb — Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, the…

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"Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying."

— Mark 2:4, NASB

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Mark 2 — Context

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When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home.

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And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them.

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And they *came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men.

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Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying.

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And Jesus seeing their faith *said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."

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But some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts,

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"Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?"

Mark 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:4 say?
Mark 2:4 in the NASB reads: “Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying.”
Where is Mark 2:4 in the Bible?
Mark 2:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Mark 2:4 in?
Mark 2:4 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 2:4?
Mark 2:4 reads (NASB): “Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying.” 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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