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Mark: Use of the word “Immediately”
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benniersa

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March 10, 2021 - 5:52 am

The word “immediately” is used very specifically and regularly in the Gospel of Mark. As example see Mark 1 verses 10, 12, 18, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 42 and 43. Are there any theories why it seemed important to Mark to specify that certain incidents occurred “immediately”?

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Robert
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March 10, 2021 - 1:13 pm
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benniersa

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March 10, 2021 - 2:49 pm

Hi Robert, 

Thank you kindly for the excellent and comprehensive reply. 

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