Mark 2:1
New International Version
A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home.

New Living Translation
When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home.

English Standard Version
And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.

Berean Standard Bible
A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,

Berean Literal Bible
And He having entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that He is in the house.

King James Bible
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

New King James Version
And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house.

New American Standard Bible
When Jesus came back to Capernaum a few days later, it was heard that He was at home.

NASB 1995
When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home.

NASB 1977
And when He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home.

Amplified Bible
Jesus returned to Capernaum, and a few days later the news went out that He was at home.

Christian Standard Bible
When he entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that he was at home.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When He entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that He was at home.

American Standard Version
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus went back to Capernaum, and a few days later people heard that he was at home.

English Revised Version
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Several days later Jesus came back to Capernaum. The report went out that he was home.

Good News Translation
A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum, and the news spread that he was at home.

International Standard Version
Several days later, Jesus returned to Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home.

Majority Standard Bible
A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,

NET Bible
Now after some days, when he returned to Capernaum, the news spread that he was at home.

New Heart English Bible
And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was understood that he was in the house.

Weymouth New Testament
After some days He entered Capernaum again, and it soon became known that He was at home;

World English Bible
When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was at home.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And again He entered into Capernaum, after [some] days, and it was heard that He is in the house,

Berean Literal Bible
And He having entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that He is in the house.

Young's Literal Translation
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days, and it was heard that he is in the house,

Smith's Literal Translation
And again he went into Capernaum after the days; and it was heard that he is in the house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND again he entered into Capharnaum after some days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after some days, he again entered into Capernaum.

New American Bible
When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home.

New Revised Standard Version
When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND Jesus entered again into Capernaum for a few days; and when they heard that he was in a house,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua again entered Kapernahum for some days. When they heard that he was in the house,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And again he entered Capernaum, after some days; and they heard that he was in the house.

Godbey New Testament
And again He having come into Capernaum during those days; and it was heard that He was in the house.

Haweis New Testament
AND again he entered into Capernaum after some days: and it was heard, that he was in the house;

Mace New Testament
Some time after he returned to Capernaum; upon the rumour that he was there,

Weymouth New Testament
After some days He entered Capernaum again, and it soon became known that He was at home;

Worrell New Testament
And, having entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that He was in the house.

Worsley New Testament
And after some days He went again into Capernaum; and it being heard that He was in the house,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
1A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home, 2they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.…

Cross References
Matthew 9:1-8
Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. / Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” ...

Luke 5:17-26
One day Jesus was teaching, and the Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. People had come from Jerusalem and from every village of Galilee and Judea, and the power of the Lord was present for Him to heal the sick. / Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus, / but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. ...

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Matthew 4:13
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,

John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.

Matthew 13:54
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.

Luke 4:23
Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to Me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in Your hometown what we have heard that You did in Capernaum.’”

John 4:46-54
So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ...

Matthew 11:23
And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.

Luke 10:15
And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!

Isaiah 9:1-2
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: / The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 61:1-2
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,

2 Kings 5:10-14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,


Treasury of Scripture

And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

again.

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 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.

and it.

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.

Luke 18:35-38
And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: …

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.

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Mark 2
1. Jesus followed by multitudes,
3. heals a paralytic;
13. calls Matthew;
15. eats with tax collectors and sinners;
18. excuses his disciples for not fasting;
23. and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.














A few days later
This phrase indicates a passage of time since the previous events in Mark 1, where Jesus was actively ministering in Galilee. The Greek phrase used here, "δι' ἡμερῶν," suggests a short but unspecified period. This highlights the continuous and dynamic nature of Jesus' ministry, emphasizing His tireless dedication to His mission. It also sets the stage for the unfolding narrative, reminding readers that Jesus' work is ongoing and ever-present.

Jesus
The central figure of the Gospel, Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name encapsulates His mission and identity as the Savior. In the context of Mark, Jesus is portrayed as the authoritative Son of God, whose actions and teachings reveal the Kingdom of God. His return to Capernaum signifies His commitment to His earthly ministry and His desire to reach the people with His message of salvation.

went back to Capernaum
Capernaum, a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, served as a central hub for Jesus' ministry. Archaeological findings suggest it was a bustling fishing village, which provided a strategic location for Jesus to reach a diverse audience. The phrase "went back" indicates that Capernaum was a familiar place for Jesus, possibly serving as a home base during His Galilean ministry. This return underscores the importance of Capernaum in His work and the receptivity of its people to His message.

and when the people heard
The Greek word for "heard" is "ἠκούσθη," which implies more than just auditory reception; it suggests understanding and awareness. The people of Capernaum were attentive to Jesus' movements, indicating His growing reputation and the anticipation surrounding His teachings and miracles. This phrase highlights the communal nature of Jesus' ministry, where word of mouth played a crucial role in spreading His message.

that He was home
The term "home" here is significant. While Jesus' earthly home was in Nazareth, Capernaum is often referred to as His "home" in the Gospels, suggesting a place of residence or central activity during His ministry. This phrase can also be seen as symbolic, representing the spiritual home Jesus offers to all who follow Him. It reflects the idea that wherever Jesus is, there is a sense of belonging and community for His followers. The notion of "home" invites readers to consider their own spiritual home in Christ, where they find rest and purpose.

II.

(1) And again he entered into Capernaum.--See Notes on Matthew 9:1-8. St. Mark alone names Capernaum, St. Matthew describing it as "His own city." The house may have been Peter's, as before in Mark 1:29.

Verse 1. - The first sentence of this verse is better rendered thus: And when he entered again (εἰσελθῶν πάλιν) into Capernaum after some days; literally, after days (δι ἡμερῶν). It is probable that a considerable interval had taken place since the events recorded in the former chapter. It was noised that he was in the house (ὅτι εἰς οϊκόν ἐστὶ); or, if the ὅτι be regarded as recitative, it was noised, He is in the house, at home, in his usual place of residence at Capernaum.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[A few] days
ἡμερῶν (hēmerōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

later,
δι’ (di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

[Jesus] went back to
εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

Capernaum.
Καφαρναοὺμ (Kapharnaoum)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2584: Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine.

And when [the people] heard
ἠκούσθη (ēkousthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

He was
ἐστίν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

home,
οἴκῳ (oikō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.


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