Mark 2:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And straightway many were gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And straightway many were gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them , no, not even about the door: and he spake the word unto them.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And a great number had come together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he gave them teaching.
Webster's Revision
And forthwith many were assembled, so that there was no room to receive them, no not so much as about the door: and he preached the word to them.
World English Bible
Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he spake the word unto them.
Definitions for Mark 2:2
Clarke's Mark 2:2 Bible Commentary
So much as about the door - Meaning the yard or court before the house.
Preached The Word - Τον λογον. The doctrine of the kingdom of God; for so ὁ λογος is repeatedly used.
Barnes's Mark 2:2 Bible Commentary
So much as about the door - In the "court" or "yard" before the door. They could not get near enough to hear him.
Preached the word unto them - The word of God; the revelation or doctrine which he came to deliver, called "the Word," and "the Word of God," because it was spoken or revealed by God. Compare Acts 6:2-7.
Wesley's Mark 2:2 Bible Commentary
2:2 And immediately many were gathered together - Hitherto continued the general impression on their hearts. Hitherto, even at Capernaum, all who heard received the word with joy.
