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'''Mark Chapter 1''' -- the first chapter of the [[Gospel of Mark]] -- is a superb passage for anyone learning how to read, particularly those who learn through the superior approach of [[phonics]].<ref>In addition to removing verse numbers and footnotes from the [[ESV]], some language below has been modernized such as "convulsing him" -> "possessing him").</ref>

'''Mark Chapter 1''' -- the first chapter of the [[Gospel of Mark]] -- is a superb passage for anyone learning how to read, particularly those who learn through the superior approach of [[phonics]].<ref>In addition to removing verse numbers and footnotes from the [[ESV]], some language below has been modernized such as "convulsing him" -> "possessing him").</ref>

Overall, including far beyond the [[Gospel of Mark]], the estimated reading level for the [[ESV]] translation of the [[Bible]] is the 8th to 10th grade.<ref>https://pursuitbible.com/what-version-of-the-bible-is-easiest-to-read-best-for-beginners/#reading-levels-of-the-most-popular-bible-translations-chart

Overall, including far beyond the [[Gospel of Mark]], the estimated reading level for the [[ESV]] translation of the [[Bible]] is the 8th to 10th grade.<ref>https://pursuitbible.com/what-version-of-the-bible-is-easiest-to-read-best-for-beginners/#reading-levels-of-the-most-popular-bible-translations-chart</ref>

Difficult words for beginning readers are used repetitively in Chapter 1, which is helpful for learning them well:

Difficult words for beginning readers are used repetitively in Chapter 1, which is helpful for learning them well: