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Mark 3

Mark 3:29

The Unpardonable Sin · Mark 3:28–30
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Translations

Modern
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
Traditional
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
Literal
But whoever may blaspheme in regard to the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness to the age, but is guilty of eternal sin.”
Latin
…qui autem blasphemaverit in Spiritum Sanctum, non habebit remissionem in æternum, sed reus erit æterni delicti.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”

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

The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:31–32

Glossary

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

Topics

Blasphemers Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Demons: Jesus Falsely Accused of Being Possessed of Holy Spirit: Sin Against 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 Punishment: Eternal Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: The Unpardonable Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating The Punishment of the Wicked: Future Described as Eternal Damnation The Unpardonable Sin