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Mark 2:1

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 2:1 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.
Mark 2:1 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.
2And 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.
3And they come, bringing unto him a man sick of the palsy, borne of four.
4And when they could not come nigh unto him for the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed whereon the sick of the palsy lay.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And again he entered into Capernaum after some days, etc..] After he had been preaching in the synagogues throughout Galilee, and after he had spent some days in prayer, and private retirement in desert places: and it was noised that he was in, the house; a report was spread throughout the city that he was in the house of Simon and Andrew, where he was before, and where he used to be when in Capernaum.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“HEALING OF A PARALYTIC. ( = Mat 9:1-8; Luk 5:17-26). (Mar 2:1-12) And again he entered into Capernaum--"His own city" (Mat 9:1). and it was noised that he was in the house--no doubt of Simon Peter (Mar 1:29).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Into Capernaum - See the notes at Matthew 4:13. After some days - The number of days is not known. Jesus probably remained long enough in the desert to heal the sick who were brought to him, and to give instructions to the multitudes who attended his preaching. Capernaum was not “the city” mentioned in Mark 1:45, and it is probable that there was no difficulty in his remaining there and preaching. And it was noised ... - He entered the city, doubtless, privately; but his being there was soon known, and so great had his popularity become that multitudes pressed to hear him. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And again - After having been in desert places for some time, he returned privately to the city. In the house - In Peter's house. Mark 2:2”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:1–3:6 Five controversy stories (2:1-12, 13-17, 18-22, 23-28; 3:1-6), grouped by their common theme, reveal Jesus’ great authority and the leaders’ hostility toward him. 2:1-12 This controversy story is also a miracle story, which links it to the previous collection (1:21-45). 2:1 back home: See Matt 4:13. The crowd’s size shows Jesus’ popularity.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“again: Mar 1:45; Mat 9:1; Luk 5:18 and it: Mar 7:24; Luk 18:35-38; Joh 4:47; Act 2:6 Mark 2:2”
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