MPV Commentary

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Sections for Mark 1
Mr 1:1-8 The Preaching and Baptism of John. ( = Mt 3:1-12; Lu 3:1-18).
Mr 1:9-11 Baptism of Christ and Descent of the Spirit upon Him
Mr 1:14-20 Christ Begins His Galilean Ministry--Calling of Simon and
Mr 1:21-39 Healing of a Demoniac in the Synagogue of Capernaum and
Mr 1:40-45 Healing of a Leper. ( = Mt 8:1-4; Lu 5:12-16).
Mr 1:9-11 Baptism of Christ and Descent of the Spirit upon Him

Immediately after this event.

This section is closely related to Matthew 3:13-17 and Luke 3:21, 22.

The following passage describes Jesus' temptation in the wilderness (Mark 1:12-13), which is also recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13.