Thursday, August 22, 2024

Don't Ignore the Details (Mark 1:36)

Don't you love the details in Scripture? Here's one I saw while in Mark 1 this morning. 


The verb Mark uses differs from the more traditional verb for "search" found in the Lukan parallel. 


Most English versions say that Peter and his companions "searched" for Jesus. But the verb Mark uses almost implies that Jesus is being pursued like a fugitive. DARBY has, "went after him." The LEB has, "searched diligently for him." The NRSVA has, "hunted for him," while the ISV reads, "searched frantically for him." 

It's such a "minor" detail that some people might ignore it. But Mark loves little details like that!