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Mark 1:21
Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator follows Jesus and His newly called companions as they arrive in Capernaum. At that moment, Jesus immediately enters a synagogue on the Sabbath and begins to teach.
The words — The text highlights εὐθὺς (euthus), meaning "immediately," which marks the unhesitating transition from calling followers to public instruction. It also records εἰσπορεύονται (eisporeuontai), translated as "they go/enter," describing the physical movement into the synagogue.
The thread — This pattern of Sabbath synagogue teaching recurs in Mark 6:2, Mark 1:39, and Matthew 4:23, establishing a consistent public ministry rhythm across Galilee.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to note that Jesus claims teaching authority in a Jewish worship setting without delay. It presents His instruction as an immediate, public act rather than a private or postponed endeavor.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Cross-references
- Mark 6:2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
- Mark 1:39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
- Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
- Acts 13:14 And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.
- Acts 17:2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
- Matthew 4:13 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
- Acts 18:4 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.
- Mark 2:1 A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,
- Mark 10:1 Then Jesus left that place and went into the region of Judea, beyond the Jordan. Again the crowds came to Him and He taught them, as was His custom.
- Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,