Mark 1

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.	1 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way;	2 As it has been written by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.
3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight--"	3 The voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight his paths.”
4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.	4 John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching a baptism of repentance, as a remission of sins.
5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.	5 And there went out to him all the region of Judea and all those of Jerusalem, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.	6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist. And he ate locusts and wild honey.
7 And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.	7 And he preached, saying: “A stronger one comes after me. I am not worthy to reach down and loosen the laces of his shoes.
8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."	8 I have baptized you with water. Yet truly, he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.	9 And it happened that, in those days, Jesus arrived from Nazareth of Galilee. And he was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove;	10 And immediately, upon ascending from the water, he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit, like a dove, descending, and remaining with him.
11 and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."	11 And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.”
12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.	12 And immediately the Spirit prompted him into the desert.
13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.	13 And he was in the desert for forty days and forty nights. And he was tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the Angels ministered to him.
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,	14 Then, after John was handed over, Jesus went into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God,
15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."	15 and saying: “For the time has been fulfilled and the kingdom of God has drawn near. Repent and believe in the Gospel.”
16 And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.	16 And passing by the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew, casting nets into the sea, for they were fishermen.
17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men."	17 And Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him.	18 And at once abandoning their nets, they followed him.
19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.	19 And continuing on a little ways from there, he saw James of Zebedee and his brother John, and they were mending their nets in a boat.
20 And immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him.	20 And immediately he called them. And leaving behind their father Zebedee in the boat with his hired hands, they followed him.
21 And they went into Caperna-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.	21 And they entered into Capernaum. And entering into the synagogue promptly on the Sabbaths, he taught them.
22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.	22 And they were astonished over his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one who has authority, and not like the scribes.
23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;	23 And in their synagogue, there was a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
24 and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."	24 saying: “What are we to you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.”
25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!"	25 And Jesus admonished him, saying, “Be silent, and depart from the man.”
26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.	26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, departed from him.
27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."	27 And they were all so amazed that they inquired among themselves, saying: “What is this? And what is this new doctrine? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”
28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.	28 And his fame went out quickly, throughout the entire region of Galilee.
29 And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.	29 And soon after departing from the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
30 Now Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her.	30 But the mother-in-law of Simon lay ill with a fever. And at once they told him about her.
31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.	31 And drawing near to her, he raised her up, taking her by the hand. And immediately the fever left her, and she ministered to them.
32 That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.	32 Then, when evening arrived, after the sun had set, they brought to him all who had maladies and those who had demons.
33 And the whole city was gathered together about the door.	33 And the entire city was gathered together at the door.
34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.	34 And he healed many who were troubled with various illnesses. And he cast out many demons, but he would not permit them to speak, because they knew him.
35 And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.	35 And rising up very early, departing, he went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.
36 And Simon and those who were with him pursued him,	36 And Simon, and those who were with him, followed after him.
37 and they found him and said to him, "Every one is searching for you."	37 And when they had found him, they said to him, “For everyone is seeking you.”
38 And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out."	38 And he said to them: “Let us go into the neighboring towns and cities, so that I may preach there also. Indeed, it was for this reason that I came.”
39 And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.	39 And he was preaching in their synagogues and throughout all of Galilee, and casting out demons.
40 And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean."	40 And a leper came to him, begging him. And kneeling down, he said to him, “If you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.”
41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I will; be clean."	41 Then Jesus, taking pity on him, reached out his hand. And touching him, he said to him: “I am willing. Be cleansed.”
42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.	42 And after he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
43 And he sternly charged him, and sent him away at once,	43 And he admonished him, and he promptly sent him away.
44 and said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."	44 And he said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go and show yourself to the high priest, and offer for your cleansing that which Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”
45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.	45 But having departed, he began to preach and to disseminate the word, so that he was no longer able to openly enter a city, but had to remain outside, in deserted places. And they were gathered to him from every direction.