Mark 3:13 cpdv — And ascending onto a mountain, he called to himself those whom he willed, and they came to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And ascending onto a mountain, he called to himself those whom he willed, and they came to him. "

— Mark 3:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 3 — Context

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For he healed so many, that as many of them as had wounds would rush toward him in order to touch him.

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And the unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell prostrate before him. And they cried out, saying,

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“You are the Son of God.” And he strongly admonished them, lest they make him known.

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And ascending onto a mountain, he called to himself those whom he willed, and they came to him.

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And he acted so that the twelve would be with him, and so that he might send them out to preach.

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And he gave them authority to cure infirmities, and to cast out demons:

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and he imposed on Simon the name Peter;

Mark 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:13 say?
Mark 3:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And ascending onto a mountain, he called to himself those whom he willed, and they came to him. ”
Where is Mark 3:13 in the Bible?
Mark 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read Mark 3:13 in?
Mark 3:13 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 3:13?
Mark 3:13 reads (CPDV): “And ascending onto a mountain, he called to himself those whom he willed, and they came to him. ” 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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