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1:1  The beginning of the [facts regarding the] good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
1:2  As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way—
1:3  A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’”
1:4  John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
1:5  And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
1:6  John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a [wide] leather band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
1:7  And he was preaching, saying, “After me comes He who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, and I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the straps of His sandals [even as His slave].
1:8  As for me, I baptized you [who came to me] with water [only]; but He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit.”
1:9  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
1:10  Immediately coming up out of the water, he (John) saw the heavens torn open, and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him (Jesus);
1:11  and a voice came out of heaven saying: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!”
1:12  Immediately the [Holy] Spirit forced Him out into the wilderness.
1:13  He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.
1:14  Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God,
1:15  and saying, “The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good news [regarding salvation].”
1:16  As Jesus was walking by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon [Peter] and Simon’s brother, Andrew, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
1:17  And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”
1:18  Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
1:19  Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets.
1:20  Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
1:21  They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
1:22  They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.
1:23  Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],
1:24  saying, “What business do You have with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
1:25  Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet (muzzled, silenced), and come out of him!”
1:26  The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.
1:27  They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”
1:28  Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere throughout the district surrounding Galilee.
1:29  And immediately they left the synagogue and went into the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew, accompanied by James and John.
1:30  Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.
1:31  Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].
1:32  Now when evening came, after the sun had set [and the Sabbath Day had ended, in a steady stream] they were bringing to Him all who were sick and those who were under the power of demons,
1:33  until the whole city had gathered together at the door.
1:34  And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].
1:35  Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.
1:36  Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,
1:37  and they found Him and said, “Everybody is looking for You!”
1:38  He replied, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father].”
1:39  So He went throughout Galilee, preaching [the gospel] in their synagogues and casting out demons.
1:40  And a leper came to Him, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, saying, “If You are willing, You are able to make me clean.”
1:41  Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”
1:42  The leprosy left him immediately and he was cleansed [completely healed and restored to health].
1:43  And Jesus [deeply moved] admonished him sternly and sent him away immediately,
1:44  saying to him, “See that you tell no one anything [about this]; but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your purification what Moses commanded, as proof to them [that you are really healed].”
1:45  But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news [of his healing], to such an extent that Jesus could no longer openly enter a city [where He was known], but stayed out in the unpopulated places; yet people were still coming to Him from everywhere.