And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
When evening came and the sun went down, people started bringing everyone who was sick and anyone dealing with evil spirits straight to Jesus.
Word got out fast, Jesus was the person everyone needed to see.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the Jewish Sabbath lasted from Friday evening to Saturday evening, during which certain activities like carrying loads were prohibited to honor God's command for rest. So, the people of Capernaum waited until sunset on that Sabbath to bring their sick and demon-possessed to Jesus, as described in Mark's Gospel right after He had healed Peter's mother-in-law. This event highlights the growing recognition of Jesus' authority and power among the local community.
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