Mark 3:23 kjva — And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?"

— Mark 3:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 3 — Context

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And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

21

And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.

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And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

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And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

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And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

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And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

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And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

Mark 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:23 say?
Mark 3:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?”
Where is Mark 3:23 in the Bible?
Mark 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read Mark 3:23 in?
Mark 3:23 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 3:23?
Mark 3:23 reads (KJVA): “And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?” 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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