And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him
Parallel translations
- WEB When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and brought to him all who were sick;
- KJV And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;
- NKJV And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick,
- NASB And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding region and brought to Him all who were sick;
- NLT When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed.
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Quick answer
The people recognize Jesus and bring all their sick to Him. His reputation as healer draws the needy from across the region.
Overview
Upon recognizing Jesus, the men of Gennesaret spread word throughout the surrounding country and bring all who are ill to Him. Their eager response reflects widespread faith in His healing power. The verse portrays the great need of the people and Jesus' role as the compassionate healer who welcomes the afflicted.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Matt 4:24–25News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed—and He healed them.
- Mark 2:1–12A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,
- Mark 6:55and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was.
- Mark 3:8–10Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.
- Mark 1:28–34And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.
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