When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and brought to him all who were sick;
Parallel translations
- 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;
- BSB And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him
- 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 4:24–25The 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 2:1–12When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.
- Mark 6:55and ran around that whole region, and began to bring those who were sick, on their mats, to where they heard he was.
- Mark 3:8–10from Jerusalem, from Idumaea, beyond the Jordan, and those from around Tyre and Sidon. A great multitude, hearing what great things he did, came to him.
- Mark 1:28–34The report of him went out immediately everywhere into all the region of Galilee and its surrounding area.
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