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When the Sabbath day came, he went into the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/esv/mark/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. <a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they go into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbaths, having entered into the synagogue, He was teaching. <a href="/kjv/mark/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. <a href="/nkjv/mark/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. <a href="/nasb_/mark/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/nasb/mark/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> They went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/nasb77/mark/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/lsb/mark/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/amp/mark/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/csb/mark/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They went into Capernaum, and right away he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. <a href="/hcsb/mark/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they went into Capernaum, and right away He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. <a href="/asv/mark/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. <a href="/cev/mark/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus and his disciples went to the town of Capernaum. Then on the next Sabbath he went into the synagogue and started teaching. <a href="/erv/mark/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. <a href="/gwt/mark/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then they went to Capernaum. On the next day of worship, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/gnt/mark/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus and his disciples came to the town of Capernaum, and on the next Sabbath Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/isv/mark/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then they went to Capernaum. As soon as it was the Sabbaths, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/msb/mark/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. <a href="/net/mark/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they went to Capernaum. When the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/nheb/mark/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. <a href="/wbt/mark/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered into the synagogue and taught. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they came to Capernaum, and on the next Sabbath He went to the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/web/mark/1.htm">World English Bible</a> They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they go on to Capernaum, and immediately, on the Sabbaths, having gone into the synagogue, He was teaching, <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they go into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbaths, having entered into the synagogue, He was teaching. <a href="/ylt/mark/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they go on to Capernaum, and immediately, on the sabbaths, having gone into the synagogue, he was teaching, <a href="/slt/mark/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they go into Capernaum; and quickly in the sabbaths, having entered into the synagogue, he taught.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they entered into Capharnaum, and forthwith upon the sabbath days going into the synagogue, he taught them. <a href="/cpdv/mark/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they entered into Capernaum. And entering into the synagogue promptly on the Sabbaths, he taught them. <a href="/nabre/mark/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they entered into Capernaum, straightway he taught on the sabbaths in their synagogues. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they entered Kapernahum, at once he taught in their synagogue on the Sabbath.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they went into Capernaum; and immediately, on the sabbath, he entered the synagogue, and taught. <a href="/godbey/mark/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they come into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath, He was teaching in the synagogue. <a href="/haweis/mark/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they entered into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath going into the synagogue, he taught. <a href="/mace/mark/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As soon as they were come to Capernaum, he entred into the synagogue, and it being the sabbath, instructed them. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they came to Capernaum, and on the next Sabbath He went to the synagogue and began to teach. <a href="/worrell/mark/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath, going into the synagogue, He was teaching. <a href="/worsley/mark/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they went into Capernaum: and going directly into the synagogue on the sabbath, He taught the people: and they were astonished at his doctrine; <a href="/parallel/mark/1-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=159" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit</a> 20Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1531.htm" title="1531: eisporeuontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.">Jesus and His companions went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2584.htm" title="2584: Kapharnaoum (N-AFS) -- Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine.">Capernaum,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">right away</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">Jesus entered</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgēn (N-AFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">on the</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbasin (N-DNP) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: edidasken (V-IIA-3S) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">and began to teach.</a> 22The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. <a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31-37</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority. / In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice, ... <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a> When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. <a href="/john/7-14.htm">John 7:14-15</a> About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach. / The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?” <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a> Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Luke 6:6</a> On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. <a href="/john/6-59.htm">John 6:59</a> Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. <a href="/luke/13-10.htm">Luke 13:10</a> One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, <a href="/acts/13-14.htm">Acts 13:14-15</a> And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down. / After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a> As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4</a> Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. <a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4-8</a> Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. / Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up. / Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. ... <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.they went.<a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Mark 2:1</a> And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.<a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a> And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:<a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31</a> And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.Capernaum.<a href="/mark/4-31.htm">Mark 4:31</a> It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:<a href="/mark/4-13.htm">Mark 4:13</a> And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?<a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Mark 6:53</a> And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.<a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Mark 14:34</a> And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.he entered.<a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Mark 1:39</a> And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.<a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2</a> And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?<a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/mark/1-20.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/1-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/matthew/12-12.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/mark/1-20.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/1-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/mark/2-24.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 1</div>1. <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">The office of John the Baptist.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus is baptized;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">tempted;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">he preaches;</a> 16. <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">heals one that had a demon;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Peter's mother in law;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">many diseased persons;</a> 40. <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">and cleanses the leper.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum Capernaum was a significant town located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It served as a central hub for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a synagogue and other structures from the time of Jesus, confirming its historical importance. Capernaum is often referred to as Jesus' "own city" (<a href="/matthew/9.htm">Matthew 9:1</a>) and was the home of several of His disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John. This move to Capernaum marks a strategic shift in Jesus' ministry, as it was a populous area with a mix of Jews and Gentiles, providing a broad audience for His teachings.and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath The synagogue was the center of Jewish religious life, serving as a place for prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and teaching. The Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, was a day of rest and worship, making it an ideal time for Jesus to reach a gathered audience. Jesus' immediate entry into the synagogue demonstrates His commitment to teaching and His respect for Jewish customs. This action also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, where the Messiah is described as one who would proclaim good news to the poor and freedom for the captives, often beginning His ministry in synagogues.and began to teach Jesus' teaching in the synagogue was characterized by authority and wisdom, often contrasting with the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees. His teachings were rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, yet He brought new insights and interpretations that challenged traditional understandings. This moment marks the beginning of His public ministry, where He would reveal the nature of God's Kingdom and His role as the Messiah. His teaching often included parables, direct instruction, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, establishing Him as the ultimate Teacher and Prophet like Moses, as foretold in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, who enters the synagogue to teach. His authority and teaching are pivotal in this context. 2. <a href="/topical/h/his_companions.htm">His Companions</a> Likely refers to the disciples who were with Jesus, indicating the beginning of their journey and ministry with Him. 3. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> A town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, which served as a significant base for Jesus' ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> A Jewish place of worship and teaching, where Jesus often taught and performed miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath.htm">Sabbath</a> The Jewish day of rest and worship, highlighting the importance of Jesus' actions and teachings on this day.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus'_teaching.htm">The Authority of Jesus' Teaching</a> Jesus' teaching in the synagogue demonstrates His authority and knowledge of the Scriptures. As believers, we should seek to understand and submit to His teachings in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_sabbath.htm">The Importance of the Sabbath</a> Jesus' actions on the Sabbath highlight the importance of setting aside time for worship and reflection. We should prioritize regular worship and rest in our weekly routines. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_synagogue.htm">The Role of the Synagogue</a> The synagogue served as a place of learning and community. Similarly, the church today should be a place where believers gather to learn, grow, and support one another. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_ministry_in_capernaum.htm">Jesus' Ministry in Capernaum</a> Capernaum was a strategic location for Jesus' ministry. We should consider how God might be calling us to serve in specific places or communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_discipleship.htm">The Call to Discipleship</a> Jesus' companions followed Him to Capernaum, illustrating the call to discipleship. We are called to follow Jesus and participate in His mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_gospel_of_mark.htm">What are the main themes in the Gospel of Mark?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_synagogue.htm">What defines a synagogue?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_luke_10_9_healings_outside_bible.htm">Luke 10:9 – Where is the evidence, outside of scripture, that these reported healings truly occurred as described? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_peter's_experiences_shape_him.htm">How did Peter's life experiences shape his character?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) And they went into Capernaum.--Here St. Mark's narrative ceases to run parallel with that of St. Matthew, and agrees almost verbally with <a href="/context/luke/4-31.htm" title="And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.">Luke 4:31-37</a>.Straightway.--The frequent recurrence of this adverb, often disguised in the English version as "immediately," "anon," "by-and-by," should be noticed as we proceed. It occurs forty-one times in the Gospel; nine times in this first chapter.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And they went into Capernaum; literally, they go into Capernaum (εἰσπορεύονται). St. Mark is fond of the historical "present "tense, which often adds life and energy to his narrative. Who go into Capernaum? Our Lord and these four disciples, the elementary Church of God, the nucleus of that spiritual influence which is to spread wider and wider unto the perfect day. It does not follow that this going into Capernaum took place on the same day. They would not have been fishing on the sabbath day. The synagogue here spoken of was the gift of the good centurion of whom we read in St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5</a>) and St. Luke (<a href="/luke/7-2.htm">Luke 7:2</a>). Thus the first synagogue in which our Lord preached was the gift of a generous Gentile officer. It was an emblem of the union of Jews and Gentiles in one fold. <a href="/commentaries/mark/1-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus and His companions] went εἰσπορεύονται (eisporeuontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1531.htm">Strong's 1531: </a> To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Capernaum, Καφαρναούμ (Kapharnaoum) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2584.htm">Strong's 2584: </a> Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. as soon as εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath [began], σάββασιν (sabbasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. [Jesus] entered εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogue συναγωγὴν (synagōgēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. [and] began to teach. ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. 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