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		Mark 1:1 The beginning of the [facts regarding the] good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
		Mark 1:2 ¶ As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY-- [Mal 3:1]
		Mark 1:3 A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!'" [Is 40:3]
		Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one's old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
		Mark 1:5 And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
		Mark 1:6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair and had a [wide] leather band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. [Lev 11:22; 2 Kin 1:8]
		Mark 1:7 And he was preaching, saying, "After me comes He who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, and I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the straps of His sandals [even as His slave].
		Mark 1:8 "As for me, I baptized you [who came to me] with water [only]; but He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit."
		Mark 1:9 ¶ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. [Matt 3:13-17; Luke 3:21, 22; John 1:32]
		Mark 1:10 Immediately coming up out of the water, he (John) saw the heavens torn open, and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him (Jesus);
		Mark 1:11 and a voice came out of heaven saying: "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!" [Ps 2:7; Is 42:1]
		Mark 1:12 ¶ Immediately the [Holy] Spirit forced Him out into the wilderness.
		Mark 1:13 He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.
		Mark 1:14 ¶ Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God,
		Mark 1:15 and saying, "The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God's purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation]."
		Mark 1:16 ¶ As Jesus was walking by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon's brother, Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
		Mark 1:17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men."
		Mark 1:18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
		Mark 1:19 Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets.
		Mark 1:20 Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
		Mark 1:21 ¶ They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. [Luke 4:31-37]
		Mark 1:22 They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.
		Mark 1:23 Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],
		Mark 1:24 saying, "What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are--the Holy One of God!"
		Mark 1:25 Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet (muzzled, silenced), and come out of him!"
		Mark 1:26 The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.
		Mark 1:27 They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him."
		Mark 1:28 Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere throughout the district surrounding Galilee.
		Mark 1:29 ¶ And immediately they left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John. [Matt 8:14-17; Luke 4:38-41]
		Mark 1:30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.
		Mark 1:31 Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].
		Mark 1:32 ¶ Now when evening came, after the sun had set [and the Sabbath Day had ended, in a steady stream] they were bringing to Him all who were sick and those who were under the power of demons,
		Mark 1:33 until [it seemed as though] the whole city had gathered together at the door.
		Mark 1:34 And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].
		Mark 1:35 ¶ Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.
		Mark 1:36 Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,
		Mark 1:37 and they found Him and said, "Everybody is looking for You!"
		Mark 1:38 He replied, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father]."
		Mark 1:39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching [the gospel] in their synagogues and casting out demons.
		Mark 1:40 ¶ And a leper came to Him, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, saying, "If You are willing, You are able to make me clean." [Matt 8:2-4; Luke 5:12-14]
		Mark 1:41 Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."
		Mark 1:42 The leprosy left him immediately and he was cleansed [completely healed and restored to health].
		Mark 1:43 And Jesus [deeply moved] admonished him sternly and sent him away immediately,
		Mark 1:44 saying to him, "See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed]." [Lev 13:45; 14:2-32]
		Mark 1:45 But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news [of his healing], to such an extent that Jesus could no longer openly enter a city [where He was known], but stayed out in the unpopulated places; yet people were still coming to Him from everywhere.

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