Mark 1:1
New International Version
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God,

New Living Translation
This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began

English Standard Version
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Berean Standard Bible
This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Berean Literal Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

King James Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

New King James Version
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

New American Standard Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,

NASB 1995
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

NASB 1977
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Amplified Bible
The beginning of the [facts regarding the] good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Christian Standard Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

American Standard Version
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Contemporary English Version
This is the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

English Revised Version
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is the beginning of the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Good News Translation
This is the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

International Standard Version
This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.

Majority Standard Bible
This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

NET Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

New Heart English Bible
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Webster's Bible Translation
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God;

Weymouth New Testament
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

World English Bible
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Berean Literal Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Young's Literal Translation
A beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Smith's Literal Translation
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

New American Bible
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ [the Son of God].

New Revised Standard Version
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The beginning of The Gospel of Yeshua The Messiah, The Son of God.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Godbey New Testament
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Haweis New Testament
THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mace New Testament
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.

Weymouth New Testament
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

Worrell New Testament
The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God's Son.

Worsley New Testament
The beginning of the gospel of JESUS CHRIST the Son of GOD.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Mission of John the Baptist
1This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”…

Cross References
John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:1-4
Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, / just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word. / Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, ...

Acts 1:1
In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,

Romans 1:1-4
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God— / the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, / regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, ...

1 John 1:1-3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Philippians 2:5-11
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...

Colossians 1:15-20
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. ...

1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. / For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ...

Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 2:7
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


Treasury of Scripture

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

beginning.

Luke 1:2,3
Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; …

Luke 2:10,11
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people…

Acts 1:1,2
The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, …

Christ.

John 20:31
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Romans 1:1-4
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, …

1 John 1:1-3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; …

son.

Psalm 2:7
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 14:33
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

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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.














The beginning
The Greek word for "beginning" is "archē," which signifies not just a start but a foundational principle or origin. In the context of Mark's Gospel, it indicates the commencement of a new era in God's redemptive plan. This echoes Genesis 1:1, where "In the beginning" marks the creation of the world. Here, Mark introduces the creation of a new spiritual reality through Jesus Christ. This phrase sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of salvation history, emphasizing that what follows is divinely orchestrated and foundational to Christian faith.

of the gospel
The term "gospel" comes from the Greek "euangelion," meaning "good news." In the Roman world, this term was often used to announce significant events, such as the birth of an emperor. Mark's use of "gospel" signifies the proclamation of the ultimate good news: the arrival of the Messiah and the inauguration of God's Kingdom. This is not just any message but the transformative news of salvation and hope for all humanity. The gospel is central to Christian doctrine, encapsulating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

of Jesus Christ
"Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." "Christ" is the Greek "Christos," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This dual title affirms Jesus' role as the Savior and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Mark immediately identifies Jesus as the central figure of the gospel, emphasizing His divine mission and authority. This declaration sets the tone for the entire Gospel, focusing on Jesus' identity and purpose.

the Son of God
This phrase is a profound theological statement affirming the divinity of Jesus. In the Greco-Roman context, "son of God" could refer to emperors or heroes, but Mark uses it to declare Jesus' unique relationship with God the Father. This title underscores Jesus' divine nature and His authority over all creation. It also connects to Old Testament themes, such as Psalm 2:7, where the Messiah is referred to as God's Son. This declaration is foundational to Christian belief, affirming that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, the divine Savior who bridges the gap between humanity and God.

(1) The beginning of the gospel.--The opening words are interesting as presenting a transition stage in the history of the word Gospel, between its earlier sense, as meaning generally the "good news" of the kingdom of God (Mark 1:14; Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35), and the later sense, as a book recording the main facts in our Lord's life and work. In 1Corinthians 15:1, 2Timothy 2:8, where it clearly includes a narrative of some kind, we have an instance of a like transition.

The Son of God.--This also is significant as to the Church's faith at the time when St. Mark wrote. He, of whom he speaks, was not a prophet or righteous man only, but was, in the highest sense which could be attached to the words, the Son of God. If we think of St. Mark as reproducing St. Peter's teaching, we cannot fail to connect the words, thus placed, as they are, in the very title of his Gospel, with the Apostle's confession in Matthew 16:16. . . .

Verse 1. - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These words mean, not the title of the book, but the commencement of the narrative; and so they depend upon what follows, namely, "as it is written" (καθῶς for ὠς), "even as it is written." The words "the gospel of Jesus Christ" do not signify the book which St. Mark wrote, but the evangelical teaching of Jesus Christ. St. Mark means that the gospel announcement by Jesus Christ had such a beginning as had been predicted by Isaiah and Malachi, namely, the preaching of John the Baptist, and his testimony concerning Christ, to be fully laid open by the preaching and the death of Christ. The preaching of repentance by the Baptist was the preparation and the beginning of the evangelical preaching by Christ, of whom John was the forerunner. It has been well observed that St. Matthew and St. John begin their Gospels from Christ himself; but St. Matthew from the human, and St. John from the Divine, generation of Christ. St. Mark and St. Luke commence from John the Baptist; but St. Luke from his nativity, and St, John from his preaching. The words, the Son of God, are rightly retained in the Revised Version, although they are omitted by some ancient authorities.

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Greek
[This is the] beginning
Ἀρχὴ (Archē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 746: From archomai; a commencement, or chief.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

gospel
εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.

of Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ,
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

[the] Son
Υἱοῦ (Huiou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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