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Galilean Ministry·Recorded in 2 of 4 Gospels

Man with an Unclean Spirit in the Synagogue

MarkLuke

In the Capernaum synagogue, Jesus commands an unclean spirit to come out of a man, demonstrating his authority over demons and amazing the crowd.

CapernaumJesusmiracleexorcism

Parallel Accounts

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

LegendShared across accountsHighlightedUnique to that Gospel
MatthewNot recorded in this Gospel
Mark
1:21-28

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Luke
4:33-37

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JohnNot recorded in this Gospel

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

Mark and Luke agree closely on this event, which Matthew omits entirely. The demon's recognition of Jesus as "the Holy One of God" appears in both accounts, fitting Mark's messianic secret theme where demons know Jesus's identity before humans do.

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Mark

Emphasizes the crowd's astonishment at Jesus's "new teaching with authority" over unclean spirits.

Luke

Closely parallels Mark but adds that the demon threw the man down without injuring him.

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Location
Capernaum
People
Commentary
Mark 1
Read in Bible
Mark 1:21-28
Phase in Jesus's Life
Galilean Ministry

The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.

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Gospel Coverage
Matthew
not recorded
John
not recorded