Keraia
Mark 3

Mark 3:27

A House Divided · Mark 3:20–27
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Translations

Modern
Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.
Traditional
No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
Literal
But no one is able, having entered into the house of the strong man, to plunder his goods, unless first he should bind the strong man. And then he will plunder his house.
Latin
Nemo potest vasa fortis ingressus in domum diripere, nisi prius fortem alliget, et tunc domum ejus diripiet.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

Notes

Mark 3:27

Jesus explained his power to drive out demons by saying someone stronger than Satan had arrived and could take control of Satan’s house (1:7). Jesus, the Messiah and the Son of God, was introducing God's kingdom and rescuing people from Satan's power (1:1).

Mark 3:23–27

Jesus showed that this charge made no sense by using several examples. Satan would not work against himself.

Mark 3:20–35

This story about Jesus and his family (3:20–21 and 31–35) surrounds a controversy story about Jesus driving out demons (3:22–30). This arrangement connects his family with the religious leaders, since both groups misunderstand him and stand against him.

Theme notes and profiles

The Coming of God’s Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:22–30 Luke 11:14–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon-Possession Mark, Gospel of Miracle Sin

Topics

Demons: Jesus Falsely Accused of Being Possessed of Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac, and Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals a Demoniac Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of Parables: Parables of Christ: Strong Man Armed