Mark 3:21 nasb — When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses."

NASB

"When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses.""

— Mark 3:21, NASB

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Mark 3 — Context

18

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

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and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him.

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And He *came home, and the crowd *gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal.

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When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses."

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The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and "He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons."

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And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan?

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"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Mark 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:21 say?
Mark 3:21 in the NASB reads: “When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses."”
Where is Mark 3:21 in the Bible?
Mark 3:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 21.
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 3:21.
What translation should I read Mark 3:21 in?
Mark 3:21 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 3:21?
Mark 3:21 reads (NASB): “When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, "He has lost His senses."” 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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