However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.
Parallel translations
- WEB But he went out, and began to proclaim it much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was outside in desert places: and they came to him from everywhere.
- KJV But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
- BSB But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.
- NASB But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news around, to such an extent that Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but stayed out in unpopulated areas; and they were coming to Him from everywhere.
- NLT But the man went and spread the word, proclaiming to everyone what had happened. As a result, large crowds soon surrounded Jesus, and he couldn’t publicly enter a town anywhere. He had to stay out in the secluded places, but people from everywhere kept coming to him.
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Quick answer
The man spreads the news so widely that Jesus can no longer enter towns openly. The very fame draws crowds but hinders Jesus' freedom of movement.
Overview
The man's disobedience, though understandable, complicates Jesus' ministry and confirms why Jesus sought discretion. Yet even in deserted places the crowds keep coming, showing the spreading hunger for Him. The episode illustrates the tension between Jesus' compassion and His need to guard His mission's purpose and timing.
Cross-references & the web
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- Mark 2:13He went out again by the seaside. All the multitude came to him, and he taught them.
- Matt 9:31But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.
- Luke 5:15–17But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
- Ps 77:11I will remember Yah’s deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old.
- John 6:2A great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he did on those who were sick.
- Mark 2:1–2When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.
- Mark 3:7Jesus withdrew to the sea with his disciples, and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,
- Matt 28:15So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until today.
- Titus 1:10For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
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