And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

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Mark 1:29 (KJV)

What does Mark 1:29 mean?

Mark 1:29 describes how Jesus, after leaving the synagogue, went into the house of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, accompanied by James and John. This verse sets the scene for what happens next, showing that Jesus moved from a public place of worship to a private home with his closest followers.

In this moment, Mark is narrating the actions of Jesus and his first disciples right after a Sabbath synagogue service in Capernaum. The verse highlights the close relationship between Jesus and these four men, and it prepares the reader for the personal events that will unfold in Simon’s household, including the healing of Simon’s mother-in-law in the following verses.

The Greek behind Mark 1:29

  • The word "συναγωγή" (synagōgē, G4864) means "synagogue," which was the Jewish place of assembly and worship. Mark’s mention of leaving the synagogue emphasizes that the events are happening on the Sabbath and that Jesus is moving from a public religious setting to a private home.
  • The word "οἶκος" (oikos, G3614) means "house." This signals a shift from public ministry to a more intimate, personal setting, which is important for understanding the context of the miracle that follows.
  • The phrase "μετὰ Ἰακώβου καὶ Ἰωάννου" (meta Iakōbou kai Iōannou, G3326, G2385, G2491) means "with James and John." Mark is careful to point out that these two brothers are present, highlighting the group of Jesus’ closest disciples.

Why Mark 1:29 matters

  • Mark 1:29 shows that Jesus’ ministry was not limited to public teaching; he was also present in the private lives of his followers, caring for their families and personal needs.
  • By naming Simon, Andrew, James, and John, Mark emphasizes the special relationship and early formation of Jesus’ core group of disciples, which is important for understanding the rest of the Gospel.
  • This verse connects the public authority Jesus showed in the synagogue with his compassionate actions in a home, setting up a pattern seen throughout Mark’s Gospel where Jesus moves between public and private ministry.

Where else these words appear

“Andrew” Greek G406 · used in 12 verses

  • Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
  • Mark 3:18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
  • John 1:44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

“James” Greek G2385 · used in 38 verses

  • Matthew 4:21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
  • Mark 10:35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
  • Luke 9:54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

“synagogue” Greek G4864 · used in 57 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • Luke 4:20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.
  • Acts 13:14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

“Simon” Greek G4613 · used in 70 verses

  • Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
  • Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
  • John 18:15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.