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Mark 3

Mark 3:35

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers · Mark 3:31–35
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Translations

Modern
For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”
Traditional
For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Literal
For whoever shall do the will of God, this is My brother and sister and mother.”
Latin
Qui enim fecerit voluntatem Dei, hic frater meus, et soror mea, et mater est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”

Notes

Mark 3:35

Doing God's will includes repentance from sin, faith in God, and following Jesus (1:15, 18, 20).

Mark 3:31–35

  • Mark returns to the story from 3:20–21.

  • Your mother and brothers: Many people understand the brothers of Jesus to be children born to Joseph and Mary after Jesus was born (see also 6:3; Matthew 1:25; 12:46; John 19:26–27). Some interpreters think they were Joseph’s children from an earlier marriage or the cousins of Jesus. They hold this view because of the Roman Catholic belief that Mary remained a virgin for her whole life.

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

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Parallels

Matthew 12:46–50 Luke 8:19–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus James (Person) Joseph Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Love of Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Qualities of Christ Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: Fruits of Will of God, the Supreme Rule of Duty