The whole town gathered at the door to watch.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the city was gathered together at the door.
- KJV And all the city was gathered together at the door.
- BSB and the whole town gathered at the door.
- NKJV And the whole city was gathered together at the door.
- NASB And the whole city had gathered at the door.
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Quick answer
The whole city gathers at the door seeking Jesus. His presence draws the entire community.
Overview
Mark's vivid picture of the crowded doorway conveys the overwhelming demand on Jesus. The scene highlights both genuine need and the magnetism of His authority. It also sets up the contrast in the next verses, where Jesus withdraws to pray and keep His mission focused.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Acts 13:44The next Sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God.
- Mark 1:5All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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