Mark 3:16
“And Simon he surnamed Peter;”
Mark 3:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Simon he surnamed Peter;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And to Simon he gave the name Peter:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and Simon he surnamed Peter;
- DARBYDarby
- And he gave to Simon the surname of Peter;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he put on Simon the name Peter;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He named Simon Peter;
Context: Mark 3
14And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
15And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
16And Simon he surnamed Peter;
17And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
18And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
About Mark 3: Choosing the Twelve Apostles
Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.
Commentary
Mark 3 is a passage that focuses on the growing opposition to Jesus and his ministry. In this chapter, we see the religious leaders of the day plotting to destroy Jesus and his message. We also see Jesus' response to their opposition, as he continues to preach and heal the sick.