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!Analysis
!Analysis
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|The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
|The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
|The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God:
|The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God:
|The Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον''' or ''evangelion'' means literally "a good message." "Gospel" is an Old English word meaning "a good story." Today the best phrase is "good news."
|The Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον''' or ''evangelion'' means literally "a good message." "Gospel" is an Old English word meaning "a good story." Today the best phrase is "good news."
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|As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
|As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
|As was written by [[Isaiah]] the prophet: "Behold, I am sending My messenger before your face, who will prepare your way.
|As was written by [[Isaiah]] the prophet: "Behold, I am sending My messenger before your face, who will prepare your way.
|The best manuscripts do in fact mention Isaiah directly.
|The best manuscripts do in fact mention Isaiah directly.
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|<span id="1:3">3</span>
|The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
|The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
|The voice of on shouting in the desert: 'Prepare for the way of the Lord and make straight His path.'"
|The voice of on shouting in the desert: 'Prepare for the way of the Lord and make straight His path.'"
|The wilderness is a metaphor for the unrepentant crowd. Why would he cry out in the wilderness, where none would hear? Though this is too often taken as literal, the Greek origin provides a picture "φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ" which can be easily translated into English. "''The voice of a messenger preaching among skeptics''" is a valid interpretation of this picture, but the original mentions neither "a messenger" nor "skeptics".
|The wilderness is a metaphor for the unrepentant crowd. Why would he cry out in the wilderness, where none would hear? Though this is too often taken as literal, the Greek origin provides a picture "φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ" which can be easily translated into English. "''The voice of a messenger preaching among skeptics''" is a valid interpretation of this picture, but the original mentions neither "a messenger" nor "skeptics".
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|John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
|John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
|As it happened, John was baptizing in the desert, preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
|As it happened, John was baptizing in the desert, preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
|The Greek verb '''βαπτίζω''' or ''baptizo'' means literally "I give someone a bath." The bath is a total-immersion bath.
|The Greek verb '''βαπτίζω''' or ''baptizo'' means literally "I give someone a bath." The bath is a total-immersion bath.
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|<span id="1:5">5</span>
|And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
|And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
|Everyone from the country of [[Judea]] and [[Jerusalem]] went to him, confessing their sins and receiving baptism in the Jordan River.
|Everyone from the country of [[Judea]] and [[Jerusalem]] went to him, confessing their sins and receiving baptism in the Jordan River.
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|<span id="1:6">6</span>
|And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
|And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
|John was wearing a camel's hair habit with a leather loin wrap; his food consisted of locusts and wild [[honey]];
|John was wearing a camel's hair habit with a leather loin wrap; his food consisted of locusts and wild [[honey]];
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|<span id="1:7">7</span>
|And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
|And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
|He preached to the crowd, "There will be someone so much greater that I am not even fit to stoop and untie his sandal straps for him."
|He preached to the crowd, "There will be someone so much greater that I am not even fit to stoop and untie his sandal straps for him."
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|<span id="1:8">8</span>
|I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
|I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
|"I have baptized you with water, but He shall baptize you with the Divine Guide."
|"I have baptized you with water, but He shall baptize you with the Divine Guide."
|tentatively using "Divine Guide" per talk page. "With the power of the" does not appear.
|tentatively using "Divine Guide" per talk page. "With the power of the" does not appear.
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|<span id="1:9">9</span>
|And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
|And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
|Jesus then came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
|Jesus then came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
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|<span id="1:10">10</span>
|And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
|And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
|And as soon as Jesus emerged from the water, he saw that the heavens opened and the Divine Guide descended like a dove upon Him:
|And as soon as Jesus emerged from the water, he saw that the heavens opened and the Divine Guide descended like a dove upon Him:
|See 8.
|See 8.
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|<span id="1:11">11</span>
|And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
|And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
|A voice came from heaven declaring, "You are my beloved Son whom I value greatly."
|A voice came from heaven declaring, "You are my beloved Son whom I value greatly."
|Saying you 'love' a 'beloved' person may be poor english.
|Saying you 'love' a 'beloved' person may be poor english.
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|<span id="1:12">12</span>
|And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
|And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
|The Divine Guide then led Jesus into the desert.
|The Divine Guide then led Jesus into the desert.
|it was more a desert than a wilderness. See 8 re. Guide.
|it was more a desert than a wilderness. See 8 re. Guide.
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|<span id="1:13">13</span>
|And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
|And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
|He remained in the desert for forty days, where Satan tested Him; and He was with wild animals as the angels waited on Him.
|He remained in the desert for forty days, where Satan tested Him; and He was with wild animals as the angels waited on Him.
|The Greek '''πειράζω''' or ''peirazo'' means "I test." This "testing" is like an engineer's test. Matthew and Luke give far greater detail of Jesus's Final Examination.
|The Greek '''πειράζω''' or ''peirazo'' means "I test." This "testing" is like an engineer's test. Matthew and Luke give far greater detail of Jesus's Final Examination.
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|<span id="1:14">14</span>
|Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.
|Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.
|Next, after John was arrested, Jesus arrived in Galilee and preached the good news of the kingdom of God,
|Next, after John was arrested, Jesus arrived in Galilee and preached the good news of the kingdom of God,
|Consistency with verse 1
|Consistency with verse 1
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|<span id="1:15">15</span>
|And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
|And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
|He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your hearts and believe the good news."
|He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your hearts and believe the good news."
|Gospel (good news) is a literal translation of the Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον'''.
|Gospel (good news) is a literal translation of the Greek word '''εὐαγγέλιον'''.
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|Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
|Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
|As He was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen,
|As He was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen,
|The "Sea of Galilee" is today known as Lake Tiberias.
|The "Sea of Galilee" is today known as Lake Tiberias.
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|<span id="1:17">17</span>
|And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
|And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
|And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."
|And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."
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|<span id="1:18">18</span>
|And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
|And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
|Dropping their nets at once, they followed him.
|Dropping their nets at once, they followed him.
|straightway and forsook are largely unused. The word rendered "forsake" actually means to abandon or, in this case, to set aside.
|straightway and forsook are largely unused. The word rendered "forsake" actually means to abandon or, in this case, to set aside.
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|<span id="1:19">19</span>
|And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
|And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
|When He had traveled a little further, He saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in their boat, mending their nets.
|When He had traveled a little further, He saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in their boat, mending their nets.
The use of the definite article with ''ploion'' means that the two brothers were on a particular boat. This is most likely the boat that their father owned; hence the possessive pronoun.
The use of the definite article with ''ploion'' means that the two brothers were on a particular boat. This is most likely the boat that their father owned; hence the possessive pronoun.
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|<span id="1:20">20</span>
|And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
|And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
|He called to them, and they left their father Zebedee and his crew aboard the boat, and went with Jesus.
|He called to them, and they left their father Zebedee and his crew aboard the boat, and went with Jesus.
|The Greek word ''' μισθωτός''' or ''misthotos'' means one who works for hire; in this case a "hand," or member of a boat's crew.
|The Greek word ''' μισθωτός''' or ''misthotos'' means one who works for hire; in this case a "hand," or member of a boat's crew.
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|And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
|And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
|They went into Capernaum and as soon as He arrived He entered the synagogue on the holy day to teach.
|They went into Capernaum and as soon as He arrived He entered the synagogue on the holy day to teach.
|'Holy day' rather than sabbath? - modern terminology
|'Holy day' rather than sabbath? - modern terminology
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|And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
|And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
|There, the listeners were astonished by his doctrine, for He taught as a man of great authority, not as a scribe.
|There, the listeners were astonished by his doctrine, for He taught as a man of great authority, not as a scribe.
|"They" is a needlessly vague term for the audience
|"They" is a needlessly vague term for the audience
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|<span id="1:23">23</span>
|And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
|And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
|A man with an evil spirit was in the synagogue.
|A man with an evil spirit was in the synagogue.
|The Greek '''πνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον''' or ''pneuma akatharton'' means literally "unclean spirit." This refers to a spirit being having no relationship to God, i.e., a demon.
|The Greek '''πνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον''' or ''pneuma akatharton'' means literally "unclean spirit." This refers to a spirit being having no relationship to God, i.e., a demon.
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|Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
|Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
|He shouted, "Leave us alone, Jesus of Nazareth, for we're none of your business. Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."
|He shouted, "Leave us alone, Jesus of Nazareth, for we're none of your business. Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."
|The idiomatic phrase "what have I to do with you" or "what have we to do with you" is best expressed in modern English as "Mind your own business" or a similar phrase.
|The idiomatic phrase "what have I to do with you" or "what have we to do with you" is best expressed in modern English as "Mind your own business" or a similar phrase.
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|And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
|And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
|Jesus then scolded the spirit, and said, "Stop moaning and pull out of him."
|Jesus then scolded the spirit, and said, "Stop moaning and pull out of him."
|Satan rarely possesses a man by himself; he sends his minions, called demons to do that "dirty work" for him.
|Satan rarely possesses a man by himself; he sends his minions, called demons to do that "dirty work" for him.
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|And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
|And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
|The evil spirit was then ripped away from the possessed man, cried out in a loud voice, and left him.
|The evil spirit was then ripped away from the possessed man, cried out in a loud voice, and left him.
|Passive rather than active to indicate Jesus' role?
|Passive rather than active to indicate Jesus' role?
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|<span id="1:27">27</span>
|And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
|And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
|The bystanders were all amazed, and asked each other, "What is happening? Is this a new doctrine? He acted with authority in ordering the evil spirits, and they obeyed him!"
|The bystanders were all amazed, and asked each other, "What is happening? Is this a new doctrine? He acted with authority in ordering the evil spirits, and they obeyed him!"
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|And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
|And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
|The news about Jesus spread immediately throughout Galilee.
|The news about Jesus spread immediately throughout Galilee.
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|And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
|And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
|As soon as Jesus's group left the synagogue, they entered the home of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
|As soon as Jesus's group left the synagogue, they entered the home of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
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|But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
|But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
|But Simon's mother-in-law was in bed sick with a fever, and Jesus was told.
|But Simon's mother-in-law was in bed sick with a fever, and Jesus was told.
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|And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
|And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
|So he came and, taking her by her hand, helped her stand up; and when she did the fever immediately passed, and she served the others.
|So he came and, taking her by her hand, helped her stand up; and when she did the fever immediately passed, and she served the others.
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|<span id="1:32">32</span>
|And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
|And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
|At sundown the people brought to Jesus many sick people, and many demon-oppressed people,
|At sundown the people brought to Jesus many sick people, and many demon-oppressed people,
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|And all the city was gathered together at the door.
|And all the city was gathered together at the door.
|And all the city's people gathered at His door.
|And all the city's people gathered at His door.
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|<span id="1:34">34</span>
|And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
|And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
|Jesus healed many who were diseased, and He threw out many demons; he commanded the demons to be silent, and they obeyed because they knew Jesus as God.
|Jesus healed many who were diseased, and He threw out many demons; he commanded the demons to be silent, and they obeyed because they knew Jesus as God.
|"Threw out many demons" sounds a bit strange. "Drove out" may be a better rendering of Greek εξεβαλεν.
|"Threw out many demons" sounds a bit strange. "Drove out" may be a better rendering of Greek εξεβαλεν.
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|And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
|And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
|In the early morning, long before dawn, He left to pray by himself.
|In the early morning, long before dawn, He left to pray by himself.
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|And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
|And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
|Simon and the others followed Him,
|Simon and the others followed Him,
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|<span id="1:37">37</span>
|And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
|And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
|And upon finding him they said, "Everyone is looking for You."
|And upon finding him they said, "Everyone is looking for You."
|Seems a bit awkward
|Seems a bit awkward
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|<span id="1:38">38</span>
|And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
|And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
|Jesus replied, "Let us travel to the other towns, so I may preach in them too, for that is the reason I came."
|Jesus replied, "Let us travel to the other towns, so I may preach in them too, for that is the reason I came."
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|<span id="1:39">39</span>
|And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
|And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
|And he preached in the synagogues and threw out demons throughout Galilee.
|And he preached in the synagogues and threw out demons throughout Galilee.
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|And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
|And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
|A leper came to him, kneeling and imploring him, saying, "If you wish it, please cure my illness."
|A leper came to him, kneeling and imploring him, saying, "If you wish it, please cure my illness."
|"Make clean" replaced with the modern concept "cure." Does this change/mask the meaning?
|"Make clean" replaced with the modern concept "cure." Does this change/mask the meaning?
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|<span id="1:41">41</span>
|And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
|And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
|Jesus was moved by compassion, and putting out his hand to touch him, replied, "I will. Be cured."
|Jesus was moved by compassion, and putting out his hand to touch him, replied, "I will. Be cured."
|See 40.
|See 40.
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|And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
|And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
|Immediately after Jesus had spoken, the leprosy departed the man, and he was cured.
|Immediately after Jesus had spoken, the leprosy departed the man, and he was cured.
|See 40.
|See 40.
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|<span id="1:43">43</span>
|And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
|And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
|Jesus gave him strict orders to leave at once;
|Jesus gave him strict orders to leave at once;
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|<span id="1:44">44</span>
|And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
|And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
|And said to him, "Tell no one, but be on your way and show yourself to the priest, offering in thanks for your healing what Moses commanded. This will serve as testimony to others."
|And said to him, "Tell no one, but be on your way and show yourself to the priest, offering in thanks for your healing what Moses commanded. This will serve as testimony to others."
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|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.
|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.
|But the cured man immediately announced to all what had happened, and the publicity made it impossible for Jesus to enter any city openly. He withdrew to the desert, but the people still came to him from everywhere.
|But the cured man immediately announced to all what had happened, and the publicity made it impossible for Jesus to enter any city openly. He withdrew to the desert, but the people still came to him from everywhere.