Mark 1:34

"All the city was gathered together at the door."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests a scene of eager anticipation and curiosity, where the entire town has come to hear what Jesus might do or say. Such a gathering indicates both the growing fame of Jesus and the intense interest in his teachings and miracles among the people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 34. And suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. They knew that he was the Messiah. If they had spoken, they would have made that known to the people. Jesus was not desirous, at that time, that that should be publicly known, or his name be blazoned abroad. The time had not come when he wished it to be promulgated, and he therefore imposed silence on the evil Spirits. {1} "because they knew him" or, "to say that they knew him" __________________________________________________________________

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