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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The whole town gathered at the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The whole town gathered at the door to watch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the whole town gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the whole city had gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the whole city had gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the whole city had gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the whole city had gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />until the whole city had gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole town was assembled at the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole town was assembled at the door, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In fact, the whole town gathered around the door of the house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The whole city had gathered at his door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the people of the town gathered in front of the house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In fact, the whole city gathered at the door. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the whole town gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The whole town gathered by the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the whole town was assembled at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the city was gathered together at the door. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the whole city was gathered together near the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the whole city was gathered together near the door,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered together at the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the city was gathered together at the door. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the entire city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The whole town was gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered around the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And the whole city was assembled at the door.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the whole city came together to the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and the whole city was gathered to the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered together about the door;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the whole town being assembled before the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the whole town was assembled at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the whole city was gathered together at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and the whole city was gathered together at the door;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/1-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=253" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Jesus Heals at Peter's House</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>That evening, after sunset, people brought to Jesus all who were sick and demon-possessed, <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3650.htm" title="3650: holē (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">town</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1996.htm" title="1996: episynēgmenē (V-RPM/P-NFS) -- To collect, gather together, assemble. From epi and sunago; to collect upon the same place.">gathered</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">at</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/2374.htm" title="2374: thyran (N-AFS) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">door.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Luke 4:40</a></span><br />At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16</a></span><br />When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></span><br />Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a></span><br />But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Acts 5:16</a></span><br />Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Matthew 14:35-36</a></span><br />And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Luke 7:21</a></span><br />At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a></span><br />Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-9.htm">Acts 28:9</a></span><br />After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a></span><br />Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the city was gathered together at the door.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Mark 1:5</a></b></br> And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44</a></b></br> And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Door</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/1-28.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">City</a> <a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Door</a> <a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-1.htm">The office of John the Baptist.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus is baptized;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-12.htm">tempted;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-14.htm">he preaches;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-23.htm">heals one that had a demon;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Peter's mother in law;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-32.htm">many diseased persons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/1-40.htm">and cleanses the leper.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>and the whole town</b><br>This phrase indicates the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry in Capernaum, a significant town in Galilee. Capernaum was a bustling fishing village and a center of commerce, making it a strategic location for Jesus' early ministry. The mention of "the whole town" suggests that Jesus' reputation as a healer and teacher had quickly spread, drawing large crowds. This reflects the fulfillment of prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee. The gathering of the entire town also highlights the communal nature of ancient Jewish society, where news and events were shared rapidly among the people.<p><b>gathered</b><br>The act of gathering indicates a collective movement and interest in Jesus' works. In the cultural context of the time, gatherings were common for religious and social events. This gathering was likely spontaneous, driven by the people's desire to witness Jesus' miracles and hear His teachings. The Greek word used here can imply an eager or urgent assembly, reflecting the people's anticipation and hope for healing and deliverance. This gathering prefigures the future gatherings of believers in the early church, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where the community comes together in faith and fellowship.<p><b>at the door</b><br>The door symbolizes the threshold between the private and public spheres. In this context, it represents the accessibility of Jesus to the people. The door of a house in ancient times was a place of meeting and decision-making, often where important discussions and transactions occurred. Jesus' presence at the door signifies His openness to all who seek Him, echoing His later declaration in <a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a>, where He describes Himself as the door through which one must enter to find salvation. This setting also foreshadows the open invitation of the Gospel to all people, transcending social and cultural barriers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching with authority.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a></b><br>A town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, serving as a significant location for Jesus' early ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whole_town.htm">The Whole Town</a></b><br>Represents the people of Capernaum who were drawn to Jesus, indicating His growing influence and the public's interest in His works.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_door.htm">The Door</a></b><br>Likely refers to the entrance of Simon Peter's house, where Jesus was staying, symbolizing the threshold between the ordinary and the divine.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_healings.htm">Miracles and Healings</a></b><br>The context of this gathering is Jesus performing miracles, which attracted the crowd.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_draw_of_jesus'_ministry.htm">The Draw of Jesus' Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus' actions and teachings naturally drew people to Him. Reflect on how our lives can similarly draw others to Christ through our actions and words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_community.htm">The Power of Community</a></b><br>The gathering of the whole town signifies the power of community in seeking Jesus. Encourage participation in a faith community to grow spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The townspeople's response to Jesus' presence shows active faith. Consider how we can actively seek Jesus in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/thresholds_of_faith.htm">Thresholds of Faith</a></b><br>The door symbolizes a threshold. Reflect on personal thresholds in life where we need to invite Jesus in for transformation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_as_a_testament.htm">Miracles as a Testament</a></b><br>Jesus' miracles were a testament to His divine authority. Trust in His power to work in our lives today, even in seemingly impossible situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_parties.htm">What is the biblical perspective on attending parties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fun.htm">What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_sea_of_galilee_story's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 33, 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The whole city was gathered together at the door</span>. This would probably be the outer door in the wall, opening into the street; so that this need not be regarded as a hyperbolic statement. It is evidently the description of an eye-witness, or of one who had it from an eye-witness. He healed all that had need of healing, and he <span class="cmt_word">suffered not the devils to speak</span>, for the reasons. assigned at ver. 25. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/1-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whole</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅλη</span> <span class="translit">(holē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">town</span><br /><span class="grk">πόλις</span> <span class="translit">(polis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> </span><span class="str2">A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gathered</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπισυνηγμένη</span> <span class="translit">(episynēgmenē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1996.htm">Strong's 1996: </a> </span><span class="str2">To collect, gather together, assemble. From epi and sunago; to collect upon the same place.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">door.</span><br /><span class="grk">θύραν</span> <span class="translit">(thyran)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/1-33.htm">Mark 1:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/1-33.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 1:33 All the city was gathered together at (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/1-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 1:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 1:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/1-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 1:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 1:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>