Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. New Living Translation Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, English Standard Version And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. Berean Standard Bible they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them. Berean Literal Bible And many were gathered together, so as to have no more space, not even at the door. And He was speaking the word to them. King James Bible And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. New King James Version Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. New American Standard Bible And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer space, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them. NASB 1995 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them. NASB 1977 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them. Legacy Standard Bible And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them. Amplified Bible So many people gathered together that there was no longer room [for them], not even near the door; and Jesus was discussing with them the word [of God]. Christian Standard Bible So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and he was speaking the word to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and He was speaking the message to them. American Standard Version And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he spake the word unto them. Contemporary English Version Then so many of them came to the house that there wasn't even standing room left in front of the door. Jesus was still teaching English Revised Version And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he spake the word unto them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Many people had gathered. There was no room left, even in front of the door. Jesus was speaking [God's] word to them. Good News Translation So many people came together that there was no room left, not even out in front of the door. Jesus was preaching the message to them International Standard Version Such a large crowd gathered that there wasn't room for them, even in front of the door. Jesus was speaking his message to them Majority Standard Bible immediately they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them. NET Bible So many gathered that there was no longer any room, not even by the door, and he preached the word to them. New Heart English Bible And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them. Webster's Bible Translation And forthwith many were assembled, so that there was no room to receive them, no not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them. Weymouth New Testament and such numbers of people came together that there was no longer room for them even round the door. He was speaking His Message to them, World English Bible Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door, and He was speaking to them the word. Berean Literal Bible And many were gathered together, so as to have no more space, not even at the door. And He was speaking the word to them. Young's Literal Translation and immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door, and he was speaking to them the word. Smith's Literal Translation And quickly many were gathered together, so as no more to have room, neither at the door: and he spake the word to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was heard that he was in the house, and many came together, so that there was no room; no, not even at the door; and he spoke to them the word. Catholic Public Domain Version And it was heard that he was in the house. And so many gathered that there was no room left, not even at the door. And he spoke the word to them. New American Bible Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. New Revised Standard Version So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA great many gathered together so that it was impossible to hold them, not even in front of the entrance; so he spoke a few words to them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English So many were assembled that it was not able to hold them before the door. He was speaking the word with them NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd immediately many came together, so that the house could contain them no longer, nor could the space about the door. And he preached the word to them. Godbey New Testament And immediately many were assembled together, so that there was no room, even at the door; and He was speaking the word to them. Haweis New Testament and immediately many collected round him, so that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the word to them. Mace New Testament so great a company assembled, that there was no room for them in the house, nor even about the door: and he preached the word unto them. Weymouth New Testament and such numbers of people came together that there was no longer room for them even round the door. He was speaking His Message to them, Worrell New Testament And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even about the door; and He was speaking the word to them. Worsley New Testament great numbers were immediately gathered together, so that there was no more room to contain them, not even about the door: and as he was preaching the word unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals a Paralytic1A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home, 2 they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them. 3Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men.… Cross References Luke 5:17-26 One day Jesus was teaching, and the Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. People had come from Jerusalem and from every village of Galilee and Judea, and the power of the Lord was present for Him to heal the sick. / Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus, / but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. ... Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. / Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” ... Luke 6:17-19 Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all. Matthew 4:24-25 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. Luke 4:42-44 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.” / And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea. Matthew 13:2 Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. Luke 8:4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable: John 6:2 A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. Acts 5:15-16 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. / Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed. Matthew 12:15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, Luke 12:1 In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. John 12:19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Isaiah 53:4 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Treasury of Scripture And straightway many were gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them. straightway. Mark 2:13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. Mark 1:33,37,45 And all the city was gathered together at the door… Mark 4:1,2 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land… and he. Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. Psalm 40:9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. Jump to Previous Assembled Door Forthwith Gathered Great Immediately Insomuch Longer Numbers Outside Preached Preaching Receive Room Round Speaking Straightway Teaching Together WordJump to Next Assembled Door Forthwith Gathered Great Immediately Insomuch Longer Numbers Outside Preached Preaching Receive Room Round Speaking Straightway Teaching Together WordMark 2 1. Jesus followed by multitudes,3. heals a paralytic; 13. calls Matthew; 15. eats with tax collectors and sinners; 18. excuses his disciples for not fasting; 23. and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day. they gathered The phrase "they gathered" indicates a collective movement of people drawn to Jesus. In the Greek, the word used is "συνήχθησαν" (synēchthēsan), which implies a coming together or assembling. This reflects the magnetic pull of Jesus' ministry, as people from various backgrounds and walks of life were drawn to His teachings and miracles. Historically, this gathering signifies the growing popularity and influence of Jesus in the region, as His reputation spread rapidly. in such large numbers that there was no more room not even outside the door as Jesus spoke the word to them He preached the word.--Literally, He spake the word. Verse 2. - Many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them (ὥστε μηκέτι χωρεῖν), no, not even about the door. The description is very graphic. The house could not contain them, and even its courtyard and approaches were inconveniently thronged. This is one of the many examples of minute observation of details, so observable in St. Mark's Gospel. And he preached (ἐλάλει) - more literally, was speaking - the word unto them. This little sentence indicates the great object of his ministry. The exercise of miraculous power was subordinated to this; the miracles being simply designed to fix the attention upon the Teacher as One sent from God.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek they gatheredσυνήχθησαν (synēchthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. in such large numbers πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. that [there was] ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. no more μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb Strong's 3371: No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further. room, χωρεῖν (chōrein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5562: From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit. not even μηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction Strong's 3366: And not, not even, neither…nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. outside πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. door, θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. [as Jesus] spoke ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. to them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. Links Mark 2:2 NIVMark 2:2 NLT Mark 2:2 ESV Mark 2:2 NASB Mark 2:2 KJV Mark 2:2 BibleApps.com Mark 2:2 Biblia Paralela Mark 2:2 Chinese Bible Mark 2:2 French Bible Mark 2:2 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 2:2 Immediately many were gathered together so that (Mar Mk Mr) |
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