Bible Strands
Mark 1:12
At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator follows the heavenly declaration at Jesus’ baptism by recording the Spirit’s action toward Him. The text states the Spirit immediately drove Jesus into the wilderness.
The words — The Greek adverb εὐθὺς (euthus) translates to "immediately," marking a sudden transition. The verb ἐκβάλλει (ekballei) literally means "drives out," indicating forceful movement rather than gentle guidance.
The thread — The text notes the Spirit’s action, which Matthew 4:1 and Luke 4:1 parallel as the Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness. All three Synoptic Gospels record this immediate post-baptismal movement.
Why it lands — The text establishes that divine commissioning precedes testing. A reader must acknowledge that God’s initiative initiates the path to trial.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
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,