Mark 1:36
New International Version
Simon and his companions went to look for him,

New Living Translation
Later Simon and the others went out to find him.

English Standard Version
And Simon and those who were with him searched for him,

Berean Standard Bible
Simon and his companions went to look for Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And Simon and those with him went after Him.

King James Bible
And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

New King James Version
And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.

New American Standard Bible
Simon and his companions eagerly searched for Him;

NASB 1995
Simon and his companions searched for Him;

NASB 1977
And Simon and his companions hunted for Him;

Legacy Standard Bible
And Simon and his companions searched for Him;

Amplified Bible
Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,

Christian Standard Bible
Simon and his companions searched for him,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Simon and his companions went searching for Him.

American Standard Version
And Simon and they that were with him followed after him;

Contemporary English Version
Simon and the others started looking for him.

English Revised Version
And Simon and they that were with him followed after him;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Simon and his friends searched for him.

Good News Translation
But Simon and his companions went out searching for him,

International Standard Version
Simon and his companions searched frantically for him.

Majority Standard Bible
Simon and his companions went to look for Him,

NET Bible
Simon and his companions searched for him.

New Heart English Bible
And Simon and those who were with him followed after him;

Webster's Bible Translation
And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him.

Weymouth New Testament
And Simon and the others searched everywhere for Him.

World English Bible
Simon and those who were with him searched for him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Simon and those with him went in quest of Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And Simon and those with him went after Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and Simon and those with him went in quest of him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Simon, and they with him, followed him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Simon, and those who were with him, followed after him.

New American Bible
Simon and those who were with him pursued him

New Revised Standard Version
And Simon and his companions hunted for him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Simon and those who were with him were looking for him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Shimeon and his companions were seeking for him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Simon, and those who were with him, followed after him.

Godbey New Testament
And Simon and those who were with him followed Him.

Haweis New Testament
And Simon, and those who were with him, eagerly pursued him;

Mace New Testament
Simon, and the rest of his company, followed after him.

Weymouth New Testament
And Simon and the others searched everywhere for Him.

Worrell New Testament
And Simon and those with Him followed after Him,

Worsley New Testament
And Simon, and they that were with him, went in quest of Him:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays and Preaches
35Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for Him, 37and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!”…

Cross References
Luke 4:42-43
At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. / But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.”

Matthew 4:23-25
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News 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. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

John 1:35-37
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

Matthew 14:22-23
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

Luke 6:12-13
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

John 6:15
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

Matthew 26:36-38
Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” / He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Luke 9:18
One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”

John 18:1-2
After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. / Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

Acts 1:13-14
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Exodus 33:7
Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it at a distance outside the camp. He called it the Tent of Meeting, and anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp.

1 Samuel 3:3-4
Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located. / Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”

1 Kings 19:9-13
There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” / “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” / Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. ...

2 Kings 4:33
So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.

Psalm 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.


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Mark 1
1. The office of John the Baptist.
9. Jesus is baptized;
12. tempted;
14. he preaches;
16. calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;
23. heals one that had a demon;
29. Peter's mother in law;
32. many diseased persons;
40. and cleanses the leper.














Simon and his companions
Simon, also known as Peter, is one of the first disciples called by Jesus. He is often seen as a leader among the disciples, which is evident in his frequent mention in the Gospels. His companions likely include Andrew, James, and John, who were also called by Jesus early in His ministry. These men were fishermen by trade, indicating their humble beginnings and the diverse backgrounds of Jesus' followers. The mention of "companions" highlights the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry, where discipleship was not a solitary journey but one shared with others.

went to look for Him
This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and determination. The disciples were actively seeking Jesus, which reflects their growing dependence on Him and their desire to be in His presence. This search occurs after Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray, emphasizing the importance of prayer in His ministry. The disciples' search for Jesus can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual pursuit of Christ, a theme echoed throughout the New Testament. It also foreshadows the later mission of the disciples to seek out the lost and bring them to Jesus, aligning with the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Simon (Peter)
One of Jesus' first disciples, originally a fisherman. He is often seen as a leader among the disciples and is known for his impulsive nature and deep devotion to Jesus.

2. Companions
This likely refers to other disciples who were with Simon, possibly including Andrew, James, and John, who were also called by Jesus early in His ministry.

3. Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who was engaged in prayer and solitude before being sought by His disciples.

4. Capernaum
The town where Jesus was staying at this time, which served as a base for much of His Galilean ministry.

5. Event
The disciples searching for Jesus after He had gone to a solitary place to pray, highlighting the beginning of His public ministry and the demand for His presence and teaching.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Seeking Jesus
Just as Simon and his companions actively sought Jesus, believers today are called to seek Him through prayer, scripture, and fellowship.

The Role of Leadership in Discipleship
Simon's initiative in looking for Jesus reflects the responsibility of leaders to guide others in their spiritual journey.

Balancing Ministry and Solitude
Jesus' example of withdrawing for prayer teaches the necessity of balancing active ministry with personal time with God.

Community in Following Christ
The mention of "companions" highlights the importance of community and accountability in the Christian walk.

Responding to Spiritual Hunger
The disciples' search for Jesus reflects the spiritual hunger that should drive believers to pursue deeper relationship and understanding of Christ.(36) Simon and they that were with him.--This part of the narrative is given by St. Luke also, but not by St. Matthew. The definite statement who they were that followed after Him is, however, peculiar to St. Mark; while St. Luke alone gives their motive: "they stayed Him that He should not depart from them." They would fain have kept Him at Capernaum, that He might teach them and heal their sick. This is to some extent, perhaps, implied in the words "All men seek for Thee."

Verse 36. - And Simon and they that were with him followed after him κατεδίωξαν the word implies an "earnest pursuing." They that were with him would doubtless include Andrew and James and John, and probably others whose enthusiasm had been kindled by Simon Peter. St. Luke, in the parallel passage (Luke 4:42). tells us that "the multitudes sought after him, and came unto him, and would have stayed him, that he should not go from them."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Simon
Σίμων (Simōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

his companions
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

went to look for
κατεδίωξεν (katediōxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2614: To hunt down, follow closely. From kata and dioko; to hunt down, i.e. Search for.

Him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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