Mark 1:12

Straight away, the Holy Spirit made Jesus go out into the dry country.

Barkly (portions)

In The King James Version

And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

In Context

11And God said to Jesus, “You are my son. I love you very much, and I am very happy with you.” And you can read this story in Matthew 4:1-11 and in Luke 4:1-13

13Jesus stayed out there for 40 days, and the Devil, the Cheeky One, tried to get Jesus to turn away from God, but Jesus didn't take any notice. There were wild animals in that place, but God's angels looked after Jesus. And you can read this story in Matthew 4:12-22 and Luke 4:14-15

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Matthew Henry on Mark 1:10-14

The Baptism of Jesus. 9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts;… Read the whole commentary →

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