¶ And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
And {G2532} again {G3825} he entered {G1525} into {G1519} Capernaum {G2584} after {G1223} some days {G2250}; and {G2532} it was noised {G191} that {G3754} he was {G2076} in {G1519} the house {G3624}.
After a while, Yeshua returned to K'far-Nachum. The word spread that he was back,
A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.
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Mark 7:24
¶ And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know [it]: but he could not be hid. -
John 4:47
When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. -
Luke 5:18
And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought [means] to bring him in, and to lay [him] before him. -
Mark 1:45
But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. -
Matthew 9:1
¶ And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. -
Luke 18:35
¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: -
Luke 18:38
And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.
Mark 2:1 opens a new chapter in Jesus' ministry, marking His return to Capernaum, a significant location that served as His primary base of operations in Galilee. After a period of intense activity and widespread fame, the news of His arrival in a specific house quickly spread throughout the town, setting the stage for one of His most memorable healing miracles.
Context
This verse follows directly from Jesus' initial Galilean ministry, which included calling His first disciples, teaching in synagogues, and performing numerous healings, notably the cleansing of a leper (Mark 1:40-45). The fame from these acts had become so great that Jesus could no longer openly enter towns without being mobbed by crowds. Thus, His return to Capernaum, a bustling fishing town on the Sea of Galilee, signifies a strategic re-entry into a familiar environment. Capernaum was, in essence, Jesus' adopted hometown in Galilee, as indicated in Matthew 4:13. The phrase "after some days" implies a brief interval of ministry elsewhere before His return to this central location.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV phrase "it was noised" translates the Greek word ēkousthē (ἠκούσθη), which literally means "it was heard" or "news was heard." This passive voice emphasizes that the news spread by itself, indicating the widespread and rapid dissemination of information about Jesus' presence. It wasn't a formal announcement but a spontaneous, community-wide realization that He had returned.
Practical Application
Mark 2:1 reminds us of the magnetic presence of Jesus and the human eagerness to encounter Him. Just as the people of Capernaum were quick to respond to the news of His arrival, we are called to be attentive to His presence in our lives and communities. This verse also subtly highlights the power of word-of-mouth testimony; the good news of Jesus spread rapidly then, and it continues to spread today through those who share their encounter with Him. It encourages us to seek out Jesus with diligence, knowing that His presence brings hope and transformation.