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Mark 1:4 (NIV)

And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:5 (NIV)

The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Mark 1:6 (NIV)

John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

Mark 1:7 (NIV)

And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.

Mark 1:8 (NIV)

I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 1:9 (NIV)

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Mark 1:10 (NIV)

Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

Mark 1:12 (NIV)

At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,

Mark 1:13 (NIV)

and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.

Mark 1:14 (NIV)

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.

Mark 1:15 (NIV)

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Mark 1:16 (NIV)

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

Mark 1:17 (NIV)

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Mark 1:18 (NIV)

At once they left their nets and followed him.

Mark 1:19 (NIV)

When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.

Mark 1:20 (NIV)

Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Mark 1:21 (NIV)

They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Mark 1:22 (NIV)

The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

Mark 1:23 (NIV)

Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,

Mark 1:24 (NIV)

“What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

Mark 1:25 (NIV)

“Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”

Mark 1:26 (NIV)

The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

Mark 1:27 (NIV)

The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.”

Mark 1:28 (NIV)

News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

Mark 1:29 (NIV)

As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.