Mark 1:28The report of him went out immediately everywhere into all the region of Galilee and its surrounding area.
The setting
Capernaum, Galilee, ~30 AD. Word spreads like wildfire through fishing villages around the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel.
The emotion here: amazed at how quickly everything was changing
The original word
exēlthen (ἐξῆλθεν) — went out forcefully, like water bursting from a dam
Why it matters
Galilee had about 200 villages within a day's walk of Capernaum
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 1:28
This happened IMMEDIATELY after one demon-casting event — viral news in a pre-internet world
Common misconceptionPeople think this was planned publicity. Mark shows Jesus was surprised by how fast news traveled — He kept trying to escape the crowds.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 1:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 1:28 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Mark. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 35% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fame, spreading. Notable phrases: report went out; all the region.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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