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Mark 3

BSB·35 verses ·New Testament
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1Once againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study → Jesus entered the[τὴν]tēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγήνsynagōgēn — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → withἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → aτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → witheredἐξηραμμένηνexērammenēn — to wither, dry up, become witheredG3583 — Full Word Study → handχεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thereἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study →. 2In order toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → accuseκατηγορήσωσινkatēgorēsōsin — to accuse, bring charges againstG2723 — Full Word Study → Jesus, they were watchingπαρετήρουνparetēroun — To watch carefully, observe closely, or scrutinizeG3906 — Full Word Study → to see if He would healθεραπεύσειtherapeusei — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → on theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sabbathσάββασινsabbasin — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study →. 3ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus said to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → manἀνθρώπῳanthrōpō — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → withἔχοντι»echonti — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → witheredξηράνxēran — Withered, dried up, or barrenG3584 — Full Word Study → hand«χεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →, “Stand upἜγειρεEgeire — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → among us.” 4Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He askedλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Which is lawfulἜξεστινExestin — to be permitted, allowed, lawfulG1832 — Full Word Study → on theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Sabbathσάββασινsabbasin — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study →: to do goodἀγαθὸν¦ποιῆσαιagathon¦poiēsai — to do good; to perform beneficial actionsG15 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → to do evilκακοποιῆσαιkakopoiēsai — to do evil; to harm or injureG2554 — Full Word Study →, to saveσῶσαιsōsai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → lifeψυχὴνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → to destroy it?” Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they were silentἐσιώπωνesiōpōn — to be silent, keep quiet, hold one's peaceG4623 — Full Word Study →. 5Jesus looked around at themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → angerὀργῆςorgēs — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study → and sorrow atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → their hardnessπωρώσειpōrōsei — spiritual hardening, insensitivity of heartG4457 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → manἀνθρώπῳanthrōpō — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, “Stretch outἜκτεινονEkteinon — To stretch out; extend or reach forthG1614 — Full Word Study → your(σου)sou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → handχεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →.” So he stretched it out, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it was restoredἀπεκατεστάθηapekatestathē — to restore to a former state or conditionG600 — Full Word Study →. 6At thisΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → PhariseesΦαρισαῖοιPharisaioi — Jewish legal expertG5330 — Full Word Study → went outἐξελθόντεςexelthontes — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → and began plotting withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HerodiansἩρῳδιανῶνHērōdianōn — Supporters of HerodG2265 — Full Word Study → howὅπωςhopōs — in order that, so that, that (purpose or result)G3704 — Full Word Study → they might killἀπολέσωσινapolesōsin — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → Jesus. 7So JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → withdrewἀνεχώρησενanechōrēsen — to withdraw, depart, or retreat from a placeG402 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →, accompanied byἠκολούθησενēkolouthēsen — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → a largeπολὺpoly — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → crowdπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GalileeΓαλιλαίαςGalilaias — Northern Israel regionG1056 — Full Word Study →, JudeaἸουδαίαςIoudaias — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →, 8JerusalemἹεροσολύμωνHierosolymōn — Holy CityG2414 — Full Word Study →, IdumeaἸδουμαίαςIdoumaias — Southern Judah regionG2401 — Full Word Study →, the region beyondπέρανperan — the far side, beyond, acrossG4008 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JordanἸορδάνουIordanou — River of baptism and covenantG2446 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the vicinity ofπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → TyreΤύρονTyron — Ancient Phoenician cityG5184 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SidonΣιδῶναSidōna — Ancient Phoenician port cityG4605 — Full Word Study →. The large crowdπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → when they heardἀκούοντεςakouontes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → what great thingsὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → He was doingἐποίει*epoiei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →. 9Jesus asked Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταῖςmathētais — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → have a boat readyπροσκαρτερῇproskarterē — To persist steadfastly in or with somethingG4342 — Full Word Study → for Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλονochlon — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → would not crushθλίβωσινthlibōsin — To press upon; to afflict or oppressG2346 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 10Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → He had healedἐθεράπευσενetherapeusen — to heal; to serveG2323 — Full Word Study → so manyπολλοὺςpollous — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → thatὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → allὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → who hadεἶχονeichon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → diseasesμάστιγαςmastigas — whip, scourge, or plagueG3148 — Full Word Study → were pressing forwardἐπιπίπτεινepipiptein — to fall upon; to press or lay uponG1968 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → touchἅψωνταιhapsōntai — to touch, lay hands on, kindleG680 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 11And whenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → uncleanἀκάθαρταakatharta — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritsπνεύματαpneumata — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → sawἐθεώρουνetheōroun — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, they fell down beforeπροσέπιπτονprosepipton — to fall down before; to prostrate oneselfG4363 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → cried outἔκραζονekrazon — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study →, “YouΣὺSy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” 12Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He warnedἐπετίμαepetima — To strongly rebuke or reprove someoneG2008 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sternlyπολλὰpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → makeποιήσωσινpoiēsōsin — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → knownφανερὸνphaneron — visible, evident, manifest, openly knownG5318 — Full Word Study →. 13ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus went up onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mountainὄροςoros — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → called forπροσκαλεῖταιproskaleitai — to call upon, summon, inviteG4341 — Full Word Study → thoseοὓςhous — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτόςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wantedἤθελενēthelen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they cameἀπῆλθονapēlthon — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 14He appointedἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → of them, whom He designated asὠνόμασεν]ōnomasen — to name, call by name, designateG3687 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλουςapostolous — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → accompanyὦσινōsin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → be sent outἀποστέλλῃapostellē — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → to preachκηρύσσεινkēryssein — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study →, 15andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to haveἔχεινechein — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → to drive outἐκβάλλεινekballein — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →. 16These are the twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → He appointedἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →: SimonΣίμωνιSimōni — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → (whom He namedἐπέθηκενepethēken — To lay upon, place on, imposeG2007 — Full Word Study → Peter)ΠέτρονPetron — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, 17JamesἸάκωβονIakōbon — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → son ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ZebedeeΖεβεδαίουZebedaiou — God has givenG2199 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hisἸακώβουIakōbou — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → JohnἸωάννηνIōannēn — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study → (whom He namedὀνόματα*onomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → BoanergesΒοανηργέςBoanērges — Sons of ThunderG993 — Full Word Study →, meaningἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →SonsΥἱοὶHuioi — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of ThunderΒροντῆςBrontēs — Thunder; the sound of God's voiceG1027 — Full Word Study →”), 18AndrewἈνδρέανAndrean — Man, strongG406 — Full Word Study →, PhilipΦίλιππονPhilippon — Lover of horsesG5376 — Full Word Study →, BartholomewΒαρθολομαῖονBartholomaion — Son of TolmaiG918 — Full Word Study →, MatthewΜαθθαῖονMaththaion — Gift of GodG3156 — Full Word Study →, ThomasΘωμᾶνThōman — TwinG2381 — Full Word Study →, JamesἸάκωβονIakōbon — He whom God supplantsG2385 — Full Word Study → son of AlphaeusἉλφαίουHalphaiou — Father of apostlesG256 — Full Word Study →, ThaddaeusΘαδδαῖονThaddaion — Courageous heartG2280 — Full Word Study →, SimonΣίμωναSimōna — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ZealotΚαναναῖονKananaion — ZealotG2581 — Full Word Study →, 19andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JudasἸούδανIoudan — The Lord is my praiseG2455 — Full Word Study → IscariotἸσκαριώθIskariōth — Man of KeriothG2469 — Full Word Study →, who betrayedπαρέδωκενparedōken — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → Jesus. 20ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus went homeοἶκονoikon — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → once againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study → aho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλοςochlos — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → gatheredσυνέρχεταιsynerchetai — to come together, assemble, gatherG4905 — Full Word Study →, so thatὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → He and His disciples could notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → evenμηδὲmēde — neither, nor; not evenG3366 — Full Word Study → eatφαγεῖνphagein — To eat food or consumeG5315 — Full Word Study →. 21When His familyπαρ’par’ — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → heard about this, they went outἐξῆλθονexēlthon — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → to take custodyκρατῆσαιkratēsai — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → of Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, sayingἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “He is out of His mindἘξέστηExestē — to astound, perplex, or throw into confusionG1839 — Full Word Study →.” 22AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had come downκαταβάντεςkatabantes — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἹεροσολύμωνHierosolymōn — Holy CityG2414 — Full Word Study → were sayingἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “He is possessedἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → by BeelzebulΒεελζεβοὺλBeelzeboul — Prince of demonsG954 — Full Word Study →,” andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, “ByἘνEn — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → princeἄρχοντιarchonti — ruler, chief, magistrate, or one in authorityG758 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμονίωνdaimoniōn — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study → He drives outἐκβάλλειekballei — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → demonsδαιμόνιαdaimonia — demon; evil spiritG1140 — Full Word Study →.” 23SoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus called them together and began to speak to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → parablesπαραβολαῖςparabolais — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study →: “HowΠῶςPōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → canδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → drive outἐκβάλλεινekballein — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶνSatanan — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →? 24Ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → a kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → is dividedμερισθῇmeristhē — to divide, distribute, or separate into partsG3307 — Full Word Study → againstἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itselfἑαυτὴνheautēn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, it cannotδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → standσταθῆναιstathēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →. 25Ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → a houseοἰκίαoikia — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → is dividedμερισθῇmeristhē — to divide, distribute, or separate into partsG3307 — Full Word Study → againstἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itselfἑαυτὴνheautēn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, it cannotδυνήσεταιdynēsetai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → standσταθῆναι*stathēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →. 26Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → is dividedἐμερίσθηemeristhē — to divide, distribute, or separate into partsG3307 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → risesἀνέστηanestē — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → againstἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → himselfἑαυτὸνheauton — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, he cannotδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → standστῆναιstēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →; his end has comeἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study →. 27Indeedἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → canδύναταιdynatai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → enterεἰσελθὼνeiselthōn — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → a strong man’sἰσχυροῦischyrou — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → to stealδιαρπάσαιdiarpasai — to plunder or rob completelyG1283 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → possessionsσκεύηskeuē — a vessel, container, or instrument for useG4632 — Full Word Study → unlessἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → he first ties upδήσῃdēsē — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → strong manἰσχυρὸνischyron — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study →. Thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → he can plunderδιαρπάσειdiarpasei — to plunder or rob completelyG1283 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →. 28TrulyἈμὴνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sonsυἱοῖςhuiois — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → will be forgivenἀφεθήσεταιaphethēsetai — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτήματαhamartēmata — a sin; sinful deed or transgressionG265 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blasphemiesβλασφημίαιblasphēmiai — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study →, as many asὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → they utterβλασφημήσωσινblasphēmēsōsin — To speak evil or insult; to blaspheme or revileG987 — Full Word Study →. 29Butδ’d’ — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whoeverὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → blasphemesβλασφημήσῃblasphēmēsē — To speak evil or insult; to blaspheme or revileG987 — Full Word Study → againstεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HolyἍγιονHagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → will never beἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → forgivenἄφεσινaphesin — Forgiveness; cancellation of debt or offenseG859 — Full Word Study →; he isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → guiltyἔνοχόςenochos — liable, guilty, subject to judgmentG1777 — Full Word Study → of eternal sinἁμαρτήματοςhamartēmatos — a sin; sinful deed or transgressionG265 — Full Word Study →.” 30Jesus made this statement because they were sayingἔλεγονelegon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “He hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an uncleanἀκάθαρτονakatharton — morally or ceremonially unclean; defiledG169 — Full Word Study → spiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →.” 31ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus’ motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοὶadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → cameἔρχονταιerchontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → stoodστήκοντεςstēkontes — to stand firm; to remain steadfastG4739 — Full Word Study → outsideἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study →. They sent someone in toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → summonκαλοῦντεςkalountes — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 32andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a crowdὄχλοςochlos — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → was sittingἐκάθητοekathēto — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → aroundπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. “LookἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →,” He was toldλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → are outsideἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study →, asking forζητοῦσίνzētousin — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 33ButΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus replied, “WhoΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → areἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → My‹μου›mou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →?” 34Looking atπεριβλεψάμενοςperiblepsamenos — to look around; to gaze aboutG4017 — Full Word Study → thoseτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seatedκαθημένουςkathēmenous — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → in a circleκύκλῳkyklō — in a circle; round about; surroundingG2945 — Full Word Study → aroundπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, He saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “Here are Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →! 35For‹γὰρ›gar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → whoeverὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → doesποιήσῃpoiēsē — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφόςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sisterἀδελφὴadelphē — female sibling; woman in spiritual kinshipG79 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → motherμήτηρmētēr — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study →.”
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Chapter Commentary — Mark 3
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Mark chapter 3 reveals the growing conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities, even as His popularity and power continue to expand. The chapter opens with Jesus healing a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath—an act that provokes the Pharisees to plot His destruction. Despite this opposition, Jesus withdraws to minister to vast crowds seeking healing, and then deliberately chooses and ordains twelve apostles to extend His kingdom work. The chapter concludes with Jesus responding to false accusations about His power and redefining family in terms of spiritual obedience rather than blood relation, establishing the priority of God's kingdom over earthly ties.

Verses 1–5: Healing on the Sabbath

Jesus enters a synagogue where a man with a withered hand is present. The religious leaders are watching intently, hoping to catch Jesus breaking their Sabbath laws so they can accuse Him (verse 2). Rather than shrink back, Jesus directly addresses the man and the controversy. He poses a penetrating question: "Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill?" (verse 4). His point is devastating—the Pharisees' rigid interpretation of Sabbath rest misses the very heart of God's law, which prioritizes mercy and life. Jesus demonstrates His authority and compassion by commanding the man to stretch forth his hand, and it is instantly healed (verse 5). Notice the emotional weight: Jesus looks around "with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts." His anger is righteous indignation at spiritual blindness masquerading as piety.

Application: Are we sometimes guilty of enforcing religious rules while missing God's heart for compassion? Jesus calls us to prioritize mercy and life-giving truth above sterile legalism.

Verses 6–12: Growing Opposition and Expanding Ministry

The Pharisees' response is immediate and sinister: they conspire with the Herodians (political rivals) to destroy Jesus (verse 6). Rather than engage in conflict, Jesus strategically withdraws to the sea, and a massive multitude follows Him from across the region—Galilee, Judaea, Jerusalem, Idumaea, and beyond (verses 7–8). His fame spreads because of His works (verse 10); people press toward Him for healing, and even unclean spirits recognize His divine authority, crying out, "Thou art the Son of God" (verse 11). Yet Jesus strictly charges them to silence—He will not be proclaimed through demonic testimony, and His mission cannot be reduced to mere wonder-working.

Application: Opposition and slander do not stop God's kingdom; instead, they often redirect His servants toward greater faithfulness. Jesus' withdrawal was not defeat but repositioning for more effective ministry.

Verses 13–19: The Calling of the Twelve

On a mountain, Jesus deliberately calls those whom He chooses (verse 13), appointing twelve "that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach" (verse 14). The apostles are given power to heal and cast out demons (verses 14–15). Mark names them carefully: Peter and the sons of thunder (James and John), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot—the betrayer (verses 16–19). Notice that Jesus chose these men deliberately, including the one who would betray Him. His choice was not based on human merit alone but on divine calling and purpose.

Application: Christian ministry flows from intimate relationship with Jesus first ("be with him") before public proclamation. God's purposes are not thwarted even when we or others fail.

Verses 20–30: The Unforgivable Sin

The crowds become so overwhelming that the disciples cannot even eat (verse 20). When Jesus' own family hears of the commotion, they attempt to restrain Him, thinking "he is beside himself" (verse 21). Meanwhile, scribes from Jerusalem commit spiritual slander, attributing Jesus' power over demons to Beelzebub (verse 22). Jesus responds with irrefutable logic: a kingdom or house divided against itself cannot stand (verses 24–25). His power over Satan proves He has bound the strong man and spoiled his goods (verse 27). Then comes the solemn warning about blasphemy against the Holy Ghost—the only sin with no forgiveness, because it represents the hardened rejection of the Spirit's testimony to Christ's identity (verses 28–30).

Application: Attributing the Holy Spirit's work to evil is a grave spiritual danger. We must remain open to God's truth, lest we harden our hearts beyond recovery.

Verses 31–35: True Family in God's Kingdom

When Jesus' mother and brothers arrive seeking Him (verse 31), Jesus redefines family. His true mother and brothers are "whosoever shall do the will of God" (verse 35). This revolutionary statement elevates spiritual kinship above biological ties, showing that the kingdom of God transcends earthly family structures.

Application for Today

Mark 3 invites us to examine our own hearts: Are we more concerned with religious appearances than genuine compassion? Do we recognize and honor Jesus

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