Mark 2:3 cpdv — And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was being carried by four men.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was being carried by four men. "

— Mark 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 2 — Context

1

And after some days, he again entered into Capernaum.

2

And it was heard that he was in the house. And so many gathered that there was no room left, not even at the door. And he spoke the word to them.

3

And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was being carried by four men.

4

And when they were not able to present him to him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was. And opening it, they lowered down the stretcher on which the paralytic was lying.

5

Then, when Jesus had seen their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”

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But some of the scribes were sitting in that place and thinking in their hearts:

Mark 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:3 say?
Mark 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was being carried by four men. ”
Where is Mark 2:3 in the Bible?
Mark 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 3.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 2:3.
What translation should I read Mark 2:3 in?
Mark 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 2:3?
Mark 2:3 reads (CPDV): “And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was being carried by four men. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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