Mark 3:7 cpdv — But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea. And a great crowd followed him from Galilee and Judea,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea. And a great crowd followed him from Galilee and Judea, "

— Mark 3:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 3 — Context

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And he said to them: “Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbaths, or to do evil, to give health to a life, or to destroy?” But they remained silent.

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And looking around at them with anger, being very saddened over the blindness of their hearts, he said to the man, “Extend your hand.” And he extended it, and his hand was restored to him.

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Then the Pharisees, going out, immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him, as to how they might destroy him.

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But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea. And a great crowd followed him from Galilee and Judea,

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and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea and across the Jordan. And those around Tyre and Sidon, upon hearing what he was doing, came to him in a great multitude.

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And he told his disciples that a small boat would be useful to him, because of the crowd, lest they press upon him.

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For he healed so many, that as many of them as had wounds would rush toward him in order to touch him.

Mark 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:7 say?
Mark 3:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea. And a great crowd followed him from Galilee and Judea, ”
Where is Mark 3:7 in the Bible?
Mark 3:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read Mark 3:7 in?
Mark 3:7 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 3:7?
Mark 3:7 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea. And a great crowd followed him from Galilee and Judea, ” 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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