Simon and his companions went to look for him — the hunting of Jesus by his disciples is the first of several scenes in Mark where the disciples seek Jesus out with an agenda of their own. The word for went to look for (katediōxen) can mean to hunt down or pursue intensely, suggesting urgency. Simon and his companions (the other three disciples) wake to find Jesus gone and mount a search. The disciples' agenda — everyone is looking for you — reflects the successful public ministry of the previous day and the crowd's desire for more of the same. The disciples assume that Jesus will be as eager as the crowd to capitalize on the momentum the Capernaum Sabbath has created.

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