Translations
Modern
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.
Traditional
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
Literal
And He goes up onto the mountain, and He summons those whom He Himself was wanting, and they went away to Him.
Latin
Et ascendens in montem vocavit ad se quos voluit ipse: et venerunt ad eum.
Interlinear
Greek
English
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.
Notes
The scene shifts to a mountain. Mark describes how Jesus called his disciples to come to him. This is similar to God's call to Old Testament prophets (Exodus 3:14–22; 1 Samuel 3:4–14; Jeremiah 1:5–19).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Apostles Chosenc. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Mark, Gospel of Miracle Peter, the Apostle
Topics
Apostles: Selection of Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Jesus, the Christ: Goes up Onto a Mountain, and Calls and Commissions Twelve Disciples (In Galilee) The Apostles: Called by Christ