That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus.
Parallel translations
- WEB At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick, and those who were possessed by demons.
- KJV And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
- BSB That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all who were sick and demon-possessed,
- NKJV At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
- NASB Now when evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed.
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Quick answer
After sunset, people bring all the sick and demon-possessed to Jesus. The whole town turns to Him in their need.
Overview
Waiting until sundown reflects Sabbath observance, after which carrying the sick was permitted. The gathering of the suffering shows the depth of human need and the hope Jesus inspired. His willingness to receive them all displays His compassion and power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Matt 8:16When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick;
- Luke 4:40When the sun was setting, all those who had any sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
- Matt 4:24The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
- Mark 3:2They watched him, whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day, that they might accuse him.
- Mark 1:21They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
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