Mark 1:12
New International Version
At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,

New Living Translation
The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness,

English Standard Version
The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.

Berean Standard Bible
At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately the Spirit drives Him out into the wilderness.

King James Bible
And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

New King James Version
Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.

New American Standard Bible
And immediately the Spirit brought Him out into the wilderness.

NASB 1995
Immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness.

NASB 1977
And immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness.

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately the Spirit drove Him to go out into the wilderness.

Amplified Bible
Immediately the [Holy] Spirit forced Him out into the wilderness.

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.

American Standard Version
And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.

Contemporary English Version
At once God's Spirit made Jesus go into the desert.

English Revised Version
And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At once the Spirit brought him into the desert,

Good News Translation
At once the Spirit made him go into the desert,

International Standard Version
At once the Spirit drove him into the wilderness.

Majority Standard Bible
At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,

NET Bible
The Spirit immediately drove him into the wilderness.

New Heart English Bible
And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.

Webster's Bible Translation
And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

Weymouth New Testament
At once the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the Desert,

World English Bible
Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And immediately the Spirit puts Him forth into the wilderness,

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately the Spirit drives Him out into the wilderness.

Young's Literal Translation
And immediately doth the Spirit put him forth to the wilderness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And directly the Spirit casts him, out into the desert.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately the Spirit prompted him into the desert.

New American Bible
At once the Spirit drove him out into the desert,

New Revised Standard Version
And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And at once The Spirit drove him into the wilderness.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And immediately the Spirit compelled him to go forth into the wilderness.

Godbey New Testament
And immediately the Spirit casts Him out into the wilderness.

Haweis New Testament
And immediately the Spirit impelled him to go into the wilderness.

Mace New Testament
presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart.

Weymouth New Testament
At once the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the Desert,

Worrell New Testament
And straightway the Spirit driveth Him forth into the wilderness.

Worsley New Testament
And immediately the Spirit taketh Him out into the wilderness:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temptation of Jesus
11And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” 12 At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, 13and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.…

Cross References
Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

Luke 4:1
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

Genesis 3:1-6
Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” / The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, / but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” ...

Exodus 34:28
So Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. / He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

1 Kings 19:8
So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.

Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Hosea 2:14
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her and lead her to the wilderness, and speak to her tenderly.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Romans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Galatians 5:16-18
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. / But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.


Treasury of Scripture

And immediately the spirit drives him into the wilderness.

the Spirit.

Matthew 4:1
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Luke 4:1
And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

driveth.

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Mark 1
1. The office of John the Baptist.
9. Jesus is baptized;
12. tempted;
14. he preaches;
16. calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;
23. heals one that had a demon;
29. Peter's mother in law;
32. many diseased persons;
40. and cleanses the leper.














At once
The phrase "at once" indicates immediacy and urgency. In the Greek, the word used is "εὐθὺς" (euthys), which conveys a sense of straightway or immediately. This reflects the divine imperative and the promptness of Jesus' mission. The urgency here underscores the importance of the events that are about to unfold, emphasizing that Jesus' journey into the wilderness was not a mere afterthought but a crucial step in His ministry. This immediacy can inspire believers to respond promptly to the call of God in their own lives, recognizing the importance of divine timing.

the Spirit
"The Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. In the original Greek, "τὸ Πνεῦμα" (to Pneuma) is used, highlighting the active role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' life and ministry. The Holy Spirit's involvement here signifies divine guidance and empowerment. This moment is a continuation of the Spirit's presence from Jesus' baptism, where the Spirit descended upon Him. For believers, this emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance in their own spiritual journeys, reminding them that they are not alone but are led by God Himself.

drove Him
The phrase "drove Him" comes from the Greek word "ἐκβάλλει" (ekballei), which means to cast out or send forth with force. This is a strong term, suggesting that Jesus was compelled by the Spirit to go into the wilderness. It indicates a divine compulsion rather than a gentle leading, highlighting the intensity and seriousness of the mission. This forceful action can be seen as a preparation for the trials and temptations Jesus would face, symbolizing the spiritual battles that believers must also confront. It serves as a reminder that sometimes God leads His people into challenging situations for a greater purpose.

into the wilderness
The "wilderness" in this context is a desolate and uninhabited region, often associated with testing and spiritual encounters in the Bible. The Greek word "ἔρημον" (erēmon) is used, which can mean a solitary or lonely place. Historically, the wilderness is where the Israelites wandered for forty years, and it is often seen as a place of purification and preparation. For Jesus, the wilderness becomes a place of testing and communion with God, away from the distractions of the world. This setting invites believers to consider their own "wilderness" experiences as opportunities for growth, reflection, and deeper reliance on God. It is a call to embrace solitude and trials as means of spiritual strengthening and preparation for the work God has set before them.

(12) Immediately the spirit driveth him.--See Notes on Matthew 4:1; but note also St. Mark's characteristic "immediately," and the stronger word "driveth him."

Verse 12. - Driveth him (ἐκβάλλει); literally, driveth him forth. That Holy Spirit, which not long before he had received at his baptism, impelled him with great energy; so that of his own accord he went forth, armed with Divine power, into the desert, that there, as in a wrestling-place, he might contend alone with Satan. There Christ and antichrist met, and entered upon the conflict upon the issue of which our salvation depended.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
At once
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

drove [Jesus]
ἐκβάλλει (ekballei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wilderness,
ἔρημον (erēmon)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2048: Lonesome, i.e. waste.


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