Mark 3:2 asv — And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

American Standard Version

"And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. "

— Mark 3:2, American Standard Version

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Mark 3 — Context

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And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had his hand withered.

2

And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

3

And he saith unto the man that had his hand withered, Stand forth.

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And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

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And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.

Mark 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:2 say?
Mark 3:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. ”
Where is Mark 3:2 in the Bible?
Mark 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Mark 3:2 in?
Mark 3:2 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 3:2?
Mark 3:2 reads (ASV): “And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse 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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