Mark 3:25 cpdv — And if a house is divided against itself, that house is not able to stand.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Mark 3:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 3 — Context

22

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.”

23

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

24

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

25

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

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And if Satan has risen up against himself, he would be divided, and he would not be able to stand; instead he reaches the end.

27

No one is able to plunder the goods of a strong man, having entered into the house, unless he first binds the strong man, and then he shall plunder his house.

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Amen I say to you, that all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and the blasphemies by which they will have blasphemed.

Mark 3:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:25 say?
Mark 3:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And if a house is divided against itself, that house is not able to stand. ”
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 (CPDV): “And if a house is divided against itself, that house is not able to stand. ” 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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