Mark 3:2

Translations

Modern

In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

Traditional

And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

Literal

And they were watching Him, whether He will heal him on the Sabbaths, so that they might accuse Him.

Latin

Et observabant eum, si sabbatis curaret, ut accusarent illum.

Interlinear

Greek

English

In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

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

Healing a Withered Handc. AD 28

Related verses

Psalm 37:32
Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
Luke 14:1
One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
Luke 6:7
Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.
Luke 20:20
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
Daniel 6:4
Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
Luke 11:53–54
As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
Isaiah 29:20–21
For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
Matthew 12:10
…and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”

Parallels

Matthew 12:9–14 Luke 6:6–11

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) 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

Mark 3:2

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