Mark 3:25 bbe — And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;

Bible in Basic English

"And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;"

— Mark 3:25, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 3 — Context

22

And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He has Beelzebub, and, By the ruler of evil spirits he sends evil spirits out of men.

23

And turning to them, he said to them in the form of a story, How is it possible for Satan to put out Satan?

24

If there is division in a kingdom, that kingdom will come to destruction;

25

And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;

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And if Satan is at war with himself, and there is division in him, he will not keep his place but will come to an end.

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But no one is able to go into the house of the strong man and take his goods, without first putting cords round the strong man, and then he will take his goods.

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Truly, I say to you, The sons of men will have forgiveness for all their sins and for all the evil words they say:

Mark 3:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:25 say?
Mark 3:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;”
Where is Mark 3:25 in the Bible?
Mark 3:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 25.
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 3:25.
What translation should I read Mark 3:25 in?
Mark 3:25 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 3:25?
Mark 3:25 reads (BBE): “And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;” 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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