Mark 3:7
“But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,”
Mark 3:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But Jesus retired with his disciples to the sea; and a great multitude followed him from Galilee and Judea,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judaea,
- DARBYDarby
- And Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea; and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jesus withdrew to the sea with his disciples, and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jesus withdrew with his disciples unto the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a large crowd from Galilee followed him, along with people from Judea,
Context: Mark 3
5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
6And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
7But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
8And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.
9And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
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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.