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A Powerful Movement
Commentators emphasize the immense public response to John's ministry. The original Greek suggests a "steady stream" of people, not just a one-time event. Scholars note the difficult 20-mile journey from Jerusalem, descending 4,000 feet, which shows the people's deep desire to hear John's message about the coming Messiah and be baptized.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 1:5
Then went out unto him (εξεπορευετο προς αυτον). Imperfect indicative describing the steady stream of people who kept coming to th…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
There went out unto him...—See Note on Matthew 3:5. Note St. Mark’s use of the term in the river of Jordan, as writing for those …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:5
John’s preaching caused great excitement, for many people kept going out to him. Although there is an element of hyperbole in Mark’s report, it nev…
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John Gill
On Mark 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
And there went out unto him all the land of Judea
The people of the land, a great number of them:
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Isaiah and Malachi each spoke concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe t…