Mark 3:33 nasb — Answering them, He *said, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"

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

— Mark 3:33, NASB

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“And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren? ”
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Mark 3 — Context

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

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

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

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

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

"For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother."

Mark 3:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:33 say?

Mark 3:33 in the NASB reads: “Answering them, He *said, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"”

Where is Mark 3:33 in the Bible?

Mark 3:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 33.

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 3:33.

What translation should I read Mark 3:33 in?

Mark 3:33 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 3:33?

Mark 3:33 reads (NASB): “Answering them, He *said, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"” 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.

Mark 3:33 nasb — Answering them, He *said, "Who are My mother and My brothers?"

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