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Mark 3

Mark 3:28

The Unpardonable Sin · Mark 3:28–30
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Translations

Modern
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.
Traditional
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
Literal
Truly I say to you that all sins and blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, as many as they may blaspheme.
Latin
Amen dico vobis, quoniam omnia dimittentur filiis hominum peccata, et blasphemiæ quibus blasphemaverint:

Original

Greek
English
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

Notes

Mark 3:28–30

  • The phrase Truly I tell you often introduces the sayings of Jesus and emphasizes their importance (see also 8:12; 9:1, 41; 10:15, 29; 11:23; 12:43; 13:30; 14:9, 18, 25, 30).

  • the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies: One sin has eternal consequences. This is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. To blaspheme the Holy Spirit means attributing the work of God to an unclean spirit (an evil spirit). Resisting and rejecting God's work in this way prevents the convicting work of the Spirit, which leads to repentance, faith in God, and forgiveness of sin (see study notes on Matthew 12:31–32; compare Hebrews 6:4–6; 1 John 5:16–17).

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

Following Jesus The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:31–32

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blasphemy Forgiveness Mark, Gospel of Miracle Sin Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

Blaspheming the Holy Spirit 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 Pardon: Withheld From: Blasphemers Against the Holy Spirit Sin: Forgiveness of The Unpardonable Sin