Mark 3:22 cpdv — And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons d…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons does he cast out demons.” "

— Mark 3:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 3 — Context

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and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

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And they went to a house, and the crowd gathered together again, so much so that they were not even able to eat bread.

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And when his own had heard of it, they went out to take hold of him. For they said: “Because he has gone mad.”

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And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons does he cast out demons.”

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And having called them together, he spoke to them in parables: “How can Satan cast out Satan?

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For if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom is not able to stand.

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And if a house is divided against itself, that house is not able to stand.

Mark 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:22 say?
Mark 3:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons does he cast out demons.” ”
Where is Mark 3:22 in the Bible?
Mark 3:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 22.
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 3:22.
What translation should I read Mark 3:22 in?
Mark 3:22 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 3:22?
Mark 3:22 reads (CPDV): “And the scribes who had descended from Jerusalem said, “Because he has Beelzebub, and because by the prince of demons does he cast out demons.” ” 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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