Mark 1:35-39
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
36 Simon and his companions went to look for him,
37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”
39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
Mark 1:35-39: Verse-by-Verse Analysis
Verse 35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
Jesus rises early, before dawn. He seeks solitude to pray. This shows his dedication to communion with God. It highlights the importance of prayer in his ministry.
Verse 36: “Simon and his companions went to look for him,”
Simon Peter and others notice Jesus’ absence. They actively search for him. This indicates their reliance on Jesus and their concern for his whereabouts.
Verse 37: “and when they found him, they exclaimed: ‘Everyone is looking for you!'”
Upon finding Jesus, they express urgency. The people are seeking Jesus. This shows his growing popularity and the demand for his presence.
Verse 38: “Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.'”
Jesus responds with a clear mission. He intends to spread his message beyond one location. His purpose is to preach widely, not just to one group.
Verse 39: “So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.”
Jesus acts on his mission. He travels through Galilee. He preaches in synagogues and performs exorcisms. This verse summarizes his active ministry.