OET interlinear MARK 1:43

1:43–44

In some languages it may be helpful to combine 1:43–44 and change the order of some of the information. See the General Comment on 1:43–44 at the end of the notes on 1:44e for an example.

1:43

Jesus promptly sent him away with a stern warning: In Greek this part of the verse literally says, “and having sternly warned him, immediately he sent him away.”

Here are some other ways to express this in English:

Then Jesus spoke sternly to him and sent him away at once. (GNT)

After Jesus strictly warned the man, he sent him on his way. (CEV)

promptly: The Greek word that the BSB translates as promptly is often translated as “immediately.” It indicates that Jesus did not delay in sending the man away.

sent him away: The Greek word that the BSB translates as sent…away means “told/commanded to go away.” It indicates that Jesus spoke forcefully. He ordered the man to leave. See the note “drove Jesus” in 1:12.

with a stern warning: The Greek word that the BSB translates as stern warning is literally “speak harshly to.” The words a stern warning indicate that the warning was emphatic. Use a natural way in your language to indicate that Jesus spoke sternly. In some languages it may be natural to indicate this in your translation of Jesus’ words in 1:44.