Mark 3:12 kjv — And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

King James Version

"And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known."

— Mark 3:12, King James Version

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Mark 3 — Context

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And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

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For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

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And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

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And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

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And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.

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And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

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And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

Mark 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:12 say?
Mark 3:12 in the King James Version reads: “And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.”
Where is Mark 3:12 in the Bible?
Mark 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 12.
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 3:12.
What translation should I read Mark 3:12 in?
Mark 3:12 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 3:12?
Mark 3:12 reads (KJV): “And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.” 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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