Mark 3:31 asv — And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him.

American Standard Version

"And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him. "

— Mark 3:31, American Standard Version

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Mark 3 — Context

28

Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

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but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

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because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

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And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him.

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And a multitude was sitting about him; and they say unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.

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And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren?

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And looking round on them that sat round about him, he saith, Behold, my mother and my brethren!

Mark 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:31 say?
Mark 3:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him. ”
Where is Mark 3:31 in the Bible?
Mark 3:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 31.
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 3:31.
What translation should I read Mark 3:31 in?
Mark 3:31 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 3:31?
Mark 3:31 reads (ASV): “And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him. ” 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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