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Mark 3:16 net — He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;

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"He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;"

— Mark 3:16, NET Bible

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Mark 3 — Context

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Appointing the Twelve Apostles Now Jesus went up the mountain and called for those he wanted, and they came to him.

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He appointed twelve(whom he named apostles), so that they would be with him and he could send them to preach

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and to have authority to cast out demons.

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He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;

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to James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee, he gave the name Boanerges(that is,“sons of thunder”);

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and Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,

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and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Mark 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:16 say?
Mark 3:16 in the NET Bible reads: “He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;”
Where is Mark 3:16 in the Bible?
Mark 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Mark 3:16 in?
Mark 3:16 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 3:16?
Mark 3:16 reads (NET): “He appointed twelve: To Simon he gave the name Peter;” 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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