SEV Biblia, Chapter 1:36
Y le siguió Simón, y los que estaban con él;
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Mark 1:36
Verse 36. And Simon-followed after him.] katediwxan, followed him eagerly. They had now begun to taste the good word of God, and thought they could never hear too much of it. Many possess this spirit when first converted to God. O! what a pity that they should ever lose it! The soul that relishes God's word is ever growing in grace by it.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 36. And Simon, and they that were with him , etc..] Peter, and his brother Andrew, together with James and John, followed after him ; some time after he was gone; for he privately withdrew from them, so that they might not be aware when he went, nor apprized of his departure, for some considerable time; which when they were, they set out, in diligent search, and eager pursuit after him, until they found him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 29-39 - Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we ma minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Thos kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, ma expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking afte him. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no dange of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Thos who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must ye sometimes be alone with God.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ κατεδιωξαν 2614 5656 V-AAI-3P αυτον 846 P-ASM ο 3588 T-NSM σιμων 4613 N-NSM και 2532 CONJ οι 3588 T-NPM μετ 3326 PREP αυτου 846 P-GSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
36. Followed after (katediwxan). The word found only in Mark. Simon and his companions, as well as the people of the city, seem to have been afraid lest he should have permanently left them. Hence the compound verb indicates that they followed him eagerly; pursued him as if he were fleeing from them. Simon, true to his nature, was foremost in the pursuit: Simon, and they that were with him.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
1:36 {Followed after him} (katediwxen auton). Hunted him out (Moffatt). Perfective use of the preposition kata (down to the finish). The verb diwkw is used for the hunt or chase, pursuit. Vulgate has _persecutus est_. The personal story of Peter comes in here. "Simon's intention at least was good; the Master seemed to be losing precious opportunities and must be brought back" (Swete). Peter and those with him kept up the search till they found him. The message that they brought would surely bring Jesus back to Peter's house.
