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Mark 3

Mark 3:1

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath · Mark 3:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there.
Traditional
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.
Literal
And He entered into the synagogue again, and a man having a withered hand was there.
Latin
Et introivit iterum in synagogam: et erat ibi homo habens manum aridam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there.

Notes

Mark 3:1–2

The scene again involves a synagogue, probably in Capernaum (1:21, 29). The man with a withered hand was present on the Sabbath (3:1–2). The enemies of Jesus wanted to use this situation against him. If he healed the man, they could accuse him, so they watched him closely.

Mark 3:1–6

This story ends the collection of controversy stories (2:1–3:6). Like the previous story, Jesus argues with the Pharisees about the Sabbath. As in the first story, the controversy involves a healing (2:1–12).

Mark 2:1–3:6

Five controversy stories (2:1–12, 13–17, 18–22, 23–28; 3:1–6) are grouped together because they share a common theme. Each story shows a conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders. In these accounts, Jesus says or does things that challenge their beliefs and practices. These stories show the great authority that Jesus has.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:9–14 Luke 6:6–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Deformity Feasts and Festivals of Israel Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle Sabbath Withered Hand

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Man Having a Withered Hand (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Restores the Withered Hand Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restoring the Withered Hand