King James Version

What Does Mark 10:1 Mean?

Mark 10:1 in the King James Version says “And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto... — study this verse from Mark chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

Mark 10:1 · KJV


Context

1

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

2

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.

3

And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Jesus 'arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan' (ἀναστὰς ἐκεῖθεν ἔρχεται εἰς τὰ ὅρια τῆς Ἰουδαίας καὶ πέραν τοῦ Ἰορδάνου). This geographical note marks Jesus' journey toward Jerusalem and crucifixion. Mark 10-15 chronicles Jesus' final approach to His death. The phrase 'the multitudes resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again' (συμπορεύονται πάλιν ὄχλοι πρὸς αὐτόν, καὶ ὡς εἰώθει πάλιν ἐδίδασκεν αὐτούς) emphasizes Jesus' consistent teaching ministry. The adverb 'again' (palin, πάλιν) appears twice, stressing continuity—Jesus faithfully taught despite approaching death. This models ministerial faithfulness regardless of circumstances. The crowds' gathering shows continued popular interest, though many would later cry 'Crucify him!' (Mark 15:13-14), revealing the fickle nature of public acclaim.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Judea was the southern region of Palestine, including Jerusalem. 'The farther side of Jordan' refers to Perea, the region east of the Jordan River, part of Herod Antipas' territory. Jesus' route avoided Samaria (Jews and Samaritans had mutual hostility) while traveling from Galilee toward Jerusalem. This journey occurred during Jesus' final months before crucifixion, likely fall of AD 29 or spring of AD 30. Luke 9:51 states Jesus 'steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,' showing deliberate purpose despite knowing what awaited. The crowds continued seeking Jesus for teaching and healing, unaware that He journeyed toward divine appointment with death.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Jesus' faithful teaching 'as he was wont' (customary practice) despite approaching death model ministerial perseverance?
  2. What does the geographical progression toward Jerusalem teach about Jesus' deliberate, purposeful acceptance of suffering?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 25 words
Κακεῖθεν1 of 25

And

G2547

likewise from that place (or time)

ἀναστὰς2 of 25

he arose

G450

to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

ἔρχεται3 of 25

and cometh

G2064

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

εἰς4 of 25

into

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὰ5 of 25
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ὅρια6 of 25

the coasts

G3725

a boundary-line, i.e., (by implication) a frontier (region)

τῆς7 of 25
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰουδαίας8 of 25

of Judaea

G2449

the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine

διὰ9 of 25

by

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

τοῦ10 of 25
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πέραν11 of 25

the farther side

G4008

through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across

τοῦ12 of 25
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰορδάνου13 of 25

of Jordan

G2446

the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine

καὶ14 of 25

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

συμπορεύονται15 of 25

resort

G4848

to journey together; by implication, to assemble

πάλιν16 of 25

again

G3825

(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand

ὄχλοι17 of 25

the people

G3793

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

πρὸς18 of 25

unto

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

αὐτούς19 of 25

him

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

καὶ20 of 25

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὡς21 of 25

as

G5613

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

εἰώθει22 of 25

he was wont

G1486

to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage

πάλιν23 of 25

again

G3825

(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand

ἐδίδασκεν24 of 25

he taught

G1321

to teach (in the same broad application)

αὐτούς25 of 25

him

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons


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This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

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