Mark 3:14 nasb — And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,

NASB

"And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,"

— Mark 3:14, NASB

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Mark 3 — Context

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Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they would fall down before Him and shout, "You are the Son of God!"

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And He earnestly warned them not to tell who He was.

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And He *went up on the mountain and *summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.

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And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,

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and to have authority to cast out the demons.

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And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),

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and James, the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means, "Sons of Thunder");

Mark 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:14 say?
Mark 3:14 in the NASB reads: “And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,”
Where is Mark 3:14 in the Bible?
Mark 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 14.
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 3:14.
What translation should I read Mark 3:14 in?
Mark 3:14 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 3:14?
Mark 3:14 reads (NASB): “And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach,” 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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