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worst kept secret

Mark 1:40-45 40 Then a leper came to him, appealing to[1] him [and kneeling], and saying that “if you are willing,[2] you are able to clean me for yourself.” 41 And after being moved with compassion, by extending his hand … Continue reading

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elsewhere

Mark 1:35-39 35 Then, early in the morning while it was still dark, Jesus got up, got out, and went away to a deserted place. He was praying[1] there also. 36 Simon and the ones with him searched diligently for … Continue reading

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reaching the whole city

Mark 1:32-34 32 So, Later, after the sun had set, they were bringing to him all the ones who are sick[1] and the ones who are demon possessed. 33 And the whole city was there, because they have been gathered … Continue reading

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just because he cares

Mark 1:29-31 29 Then, right after getting out of the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with fever, so they quickly told him about her. … Continue reading

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disturbing the peace

Mark 1:25-28 25 Then Jesus reprimanded him, saying, “be quiet and come out of him!” 26 Then, throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit, after screaming in a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they all were amazed, … Continue reading

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making a difference

Mark 1:21-24 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and just then, he entered into the synagogue and was teaching during the Sabbaths.[1] 22 And they were overwhelmed by his teaching, because he teaches them like one who has the right,[2] … Continue reading

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called away from context

Mark 1:16-20 16 And while passing by Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon, and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a fishnet into the lake, because they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will … Continue reading

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while you were away

Mark 1:12-15 12 And just then the Spirit sends him out into the desert. 13 And for forty days he was in the desert being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels[1] were serving … Continue reading

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knowing who you are

Mark 1:9-11 9 And Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee during those days and he was baptized in the Jordon by John. 10 And just then while they were coming up from the water, Jesus noticed the sky splitting, and … Continue reading

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the next big thing

Mark 1:5-8 5 And everyone from the territory of Judea, and everyone of the Jerusalemites were going out to him, and after confessing their sins, they were being baptized by him. 6 And John has clothed himself with camel’s hair, … Continue reading

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