Mark 2:1-2

[1] And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that in the house. [2] And many were gathered together, insomuch that no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

What is the context of Mark 2:1-2?

A Paralytic Healed (Mark 2:1-12 true)
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12 true)
Jesus Heals a Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12 true)
The Son of Man Forgives and Heals (Mark 2:1-12 true)
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man .( A .) (Mark 2:1-12 true)
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man (Mark 2:1-12 true)
The Paralytic Healed (Mark 2:1-13 true)

What does Mark 2:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These two verses are an introduction to what follows. Mark frequently used summaries such as this one (cf. Mark 1:14-15; Mark 1:39; Mark 2:13; Mark 3:7-12; Mark 3:23; Mark 4:1; Mark 4:33-34; Mark 8:21-26; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31; Mark 10:1; Mark 12:1). They are a characteristic of his literary style. "Several days afterward" translates a Jewish phrase that means "after a considerable interval." ^[1]

When Jesus returned to Capernaum after one of His preaching tours, it did not take news of His arrival long to circulate. Soon locals were mobbing Him. Jesus could not find a restful retreat even at home in Capernaum. He graciously used the opportunity to preach to them. Mark"s account stresses Jesus" popularity.