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[clark thompson]

Mark 1:21

King James Version (KJV)



21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.


Mark 1:21

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



The Man with an Unclean Spirit

21 And they went into Caper′na-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.

Jesus did not wait, He saw a chance where He could teach and took advantage of it.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:22
King James Version (KJV)

22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Mark 1:22
Revised Standard Version (RSV)

22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

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My thoughts.

Jesus is the authority behind the srciptures, we are not to teach as if we are authority on scripture but look to Him to find the words for us to say.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:23

King James Version (KJV)

23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Mark 1:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.

This man seeked help. Before we come to Christ thru faith we have to know we need help and then cry out to Him.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:24

King James Version (KJV)



24 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.



Mark 1:24

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



24 and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.”

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My thoughts.
Even the demons know Jesus is God but they do not make Him Lord, we as believers are to accept Him as our Lord.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:25

King James Version (KJV)



25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

Mark 1:25

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!”

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My thoughts.
Jesus just has to speak for things to be done.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:26

King James Version (KJV)



26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.


Mark 1:26

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
Even demons can not go against the Lord’s will; if they can’t then we can not either.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:27

King James Version (KJV)

27 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.


Mark 1:27
Revised Standard Version (RSV)

27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
God's power makes people think and turn to Him if they are not blinded by sin.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:28



KJV(i) 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.


Mark 1:28
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
We should not spread our own fame as we do things but continue to spread His fame.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:29
KJV(i)29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.


Mark 1:29

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Jesus Heals Many at Simon’s House
29 And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

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My thoughts.

Church goes beyond the building and is more the people, no matter where the meet if they are together fellowshiping with each other and the Lord it is church.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:30

King James Version (KJV)



30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.


Mark 1:30

Revised Standard Version (RSV)



30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
To have a family member being sick is hard but we should bring it to God and let Him do his will.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:31

King James Version (KJV)
31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

Mark 1:31
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
Jesus can heal and heals us of our sins so we can serve Him.

[clark thompson]

Mark 1:32
KJV(i)32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

Mark 1:32
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
32 That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.

Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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My thoughts.
Only by the power that comes from Him can our demons be removed and we can see the Son.