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Mark 3
Mark 3:1
Connecting Statement:
Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath in the synagogue and shows how he feels about what the Pharisees had done with the Sabbath rules. The Pharisees and Herodians begin planning to put Jesus to death.
a man with a withered hand
"a man with a crippled hand"
Mark 3:2
Some people watched him closely to see if he would heal him
"Some people watched Jesus closely to see if he would heal the man with the withered hand"
Some people
"Some of the Pharisees." Later, in Mark 3:6, these people are identified as Pharisees.
so that they could accuse him
If Jesus were to heal the man that day, the Pharisees would accuse him breaking the law by the working on the Sabbath. Alternate translation: "so that they could accuse him of wrongdoing" or "so that they could accuse him of breaking the law" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
Mark 3:3
in the middle of everyone
"in the middle of this crowd"
Mark 3:4
Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath ... or to kill?
Jesus said this to challenge them. He wanted them to acknowledge that it is lawful to heal people on the Sabbath. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)
to do good on the Sabbath day or to do harm ... to save a life or to kill
These two phrases are similar in meaning, except that the second is more extreme. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism)
to save a life or to kill
It may be helpful to repeat "is it lawful," as that is the question Jesus is asking again in another way. Alternate translation: "is it lawful to save a life or to kill" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis)
a life
This refers to physical life and is a metonym for a person. Alternate translation: "someone from dying" or "someone's life" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
But they were silent
"But they refused to answer him"
Mark 3:5
He looked around
"Jesus looked around"
was grieved
"was deeply saddened"
by their hardness of heart
This metaphor describes how the Pharisees were unwilling to have compassion on the man with the withered hand. Alternate translation: "because they were unwilling to have compassion on the man" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Stretch out your hand
"Reach out with your hand"
his hand was restored
This can be stated with an active form. Alternate translation: "Jesus restored his hand" or "Jesus made his hand the way it was before" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
Mark 3:6
began to plot
"began to make a plan"
the Herodians
This is the name of an informal political party that supported Herod Antipas.
how they might put him to death
"how they might kill Jesus"
Mark 3:7
Connecting Statement:
A great crowd of people follows Jesus, and he heals many people.
the sea
This refers to the Sea of Galilee.
Mark 3:8
Idumea
This is the region, previously known as Edom, which covered the southern half of the province of Judea.
the things he was doing
This refers to the miracles Jesus was performing. Alternate translation: "the great miracles that Jesus was performing"
came to him
"came to where Jesus was"
Mark 3:9
General Information:
Verse 9 tells what Jesus asked his disciples to do because of the large crowd of people around him. Verse 10 tells why such a large crowd was around Jesus. The information in these verses can be reordered to present the events in the order they happened, as in the UDB. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-events)
He told his disciples to have a small boat ... not press against him
As the large crowd was pushing forward toward Jesus, he was in danger of being crushed by them. They would not crush him intentionally. It was just that there were so many people.
Mark 3:10
For he healed many, so that everyone ... to touch him
This tells why so many people were crowding around Jesus that he thought they might crush him. Alternate translation: "For, because Jesus had healed many people, everyone ... to touch him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-connectingwords)
For he healed many
The word "many" refers to the large number of people Jesus had already healed. Alternate translation: "For he healed many people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis)
everyone who had afflictions eagerly approached him in order to touch him
They did this because they believed that touching Jesus would make them well. This can be expressed clearly. Alternate translation: "all the sick people pushed forward eagerly trying to touch him so that they might be healed" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
Mark 3:11
saw him
"saw Jesus"
they fell down ... cried out, and they said
Here "they" refers to the unclean spirits. It is they who are causing the people they possess to do things. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "they caused the people they were possessing to fall down before him and to cry out to him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
they fell down before him
The unclean spirits did not fall down before Jesus because they loved him or wanted to worship him. They fell down before him because they were afraid of him.
You are the Son of God
Jesus has power over unclean spirits because he is the "Son of God."
Son of God
This is an important title for Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
Mark 3:12
He strictly ordered them
"Jesus strictly ordered the unclean spirits"
not to make him known
"not to reveal who he was"
Mark 3:13
General Information:
Jesus chooses the men he wants to be his apostles.
Mark 3:14
so that they might be with him and he might send them to proclaim the message
"so that they would be with him and he could send them to proclaim the message"
Mark 3:15
General Information:
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Mark 3:16
Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter
The author begins to list the names of the twelve apostles. Simon is the first man listed.
Mark 3:17
to whom he gave
The phrase "to whom" refers to both James son of Zebedee and his brother John.
the name Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder
Jesus called them this because they were like thunder. Alternate translation: "the name Boanerges, which means men who are like thunder" or "the name Boanerges, which means thunder men" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
Mark 3:18
Thaddaeus
This is the name of a man. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
Mark 3:19
who would betray him
"who would betray Jesus" The word "who" refers to Judas Iscariot.
Mark 3:20
Then he went home
"Then Jesus went to the house where he was staying."
they could not even eat bread
The word "bread" represents food. Alternate translation: "Jesus and his disciples could not eat at all" or "they could not eat anything" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche)
Mark 3:21
they went out to seize him
Members of his family went to the house so that they could take hold of him and force him to go home with them.
for they said
Possible meanings for the word "they" are 1) his relatives or 2) some people in the crowd.
out of his mind
Jesus's family uses this idiom to describe how they think he is acting. Alternate translation: "crazy" or "insane" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
Mark 3:22
By the ruler of the demons he drives out demons
"By the power of Beelzebul, who is the ruler of the demons, Jesus drives out demons"
Mark 3:23
Connecting Statement:
Jesus explains with a parable why it is foolish for people to think that Jesus is controlled by Satan. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables)
Jesus called them to him
"Jesus called the people to come to him"
How can Satan cast out Satan?
Jesus asked this rhetorical question in response to the scribes saying that he cast out demons by Beelzebul. This question can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "Satan cannot cast out himself!" or "Satan does not go against his own evil spirits!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)
Mark 3:24
If a kingdom is divided against itself
The word "kingdom" is a metonym for the people who live in the kingdom. Alternate translation: "If the people who live in a kingdom are divided against each other" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
cannot stand
This phrase is a metaphor meaning that the people will no longer be united and they will fall. Alternate translation: "cannot endure" or "will fall" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes)
Mark 3:25
house
This is a metonym for the people who live in a house. Alternate translation: "family" or "household" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
Mark 3:26
If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided
The word "himself" is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to Satan, and it is also a metonym for his evil spirits. Alternate translation: "If Satan and his evil spirits were fighting one another" or "If Satan and his evil spirits have risen up against each other and are divided" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rpronouns and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
is not able to stand
This is a metaphor meaning he will fall and cannot endure. Alternate translation: "will cease to be united" or "cannot endure and has come to an end" or "will fall and has come to an end" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Mark 3:27
plunder
to steal a person's valuables and possessions
Mark 3:28
Truly I say to you
This indicates that the statement that follows is especially true and important.
the sons of men
"those who have been born of man." This expression is used to emphasize peoples' humanity. Alternate translation: "people"
utter
speak
Mark 3:29
will never have forgiveness
The idea in the noun forgiveness can be expressed with a phrase. Alternate translation: "will never be forgiven"
is guilty of an eternal sin
"Eternal sin" is a metonym for "a sin that will be eternally punished." Alternate translation: "is guilty of a sin that will be punished eternally" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
Mark 3:30
they were saying
"the people were saying"
has an unclean spirit
This is an idiom that means to be possessed by an unclean spirit. Alternate translation: "is possessed by an unclean spirit" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
Mark 3:31
Then his mother and his brothers came
"Then Jesus's mother and brothers came"
They sent for him, summoning him
"They sent someone inside to tell him that they were outside and to have him come out to them"
Mark 3:32
are looking for you
"are asking for you"
Mark 3:33
Who are my mother and my brothers?
Jesus uses this question to teach the people. Alternate translation: "I will tell you who are really my mother and brothers." (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)
Mark 3:34
here are my mother and my brothers
This is a metaphor that means Jesus's disciples belong to Jesus's spiritual family. This is more important than belonging to his physical family. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Mark 3:35
whoever does ... that person is
"those who do ... they are"
that person is my brother, and sister, and mother
This is a metaphor that means Jesus's disciples belong to Jesus's spiritual family. This is more important than belonging to his physical family. Alternate translation: "that person is like a brother, sister, or mother to me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)