Mark 3:31 nasb — Then His mother and His brothers *arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him.

NASB

"Then His mother and His brothers *arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him."

— Mark 3:31, NASB

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Mark 3 — Context

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"Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;

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but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"--

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because they were saying, "He has an unclean spirit."

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Then His mother and His brothers *arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him.

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A crowd was sitting around Him, and they *said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You."

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Answering them, He *said, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"

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Looking about at those who were sitting around Him, He *said, "Behold My mother and My brothers!

Mark 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:31 say?
Mark 3:31 in the NASB reads: “Then His mother and His brothers *arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called 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 (NASB): “Then His mother and His brothers *arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called 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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