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Mark 3:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 3:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:
Mark 3:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26And if Satan hath rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
27But no one can enter into the house of the strong [man], and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong [man]; and then he will spoil his house.
28Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:
30because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
31And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him.
32And a multitude was sitting about him; and they say unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, etc..] Against his person, and the works performed by him, by ascribing them to diabolical power and influence, as the Scribes did, hath never forgiveness: there is no pardon provided in the covenant of grace, nor obtained by the blood of Christ for such persons, or ever applied to them by the Spirit; but is in danger of eternal damnation. The Vulgate Latin reads it, and so it is read in an ancient copy of Beza's, guilty of an eternal sin; a sin which can never be blotted out, and will never be forgiven, but will be punished with everlasting destruction; (see Gill on “<401232>Matthew 12:32”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the scribes ... - See the notes at Matthew 12:24-32. The occasion of their saying this was, that he had healed a man possessed with a devil. The scribes, who came from Jerusalem to watch his conduct, charged him with having made a compact or agreement with the prince of the devils. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“but is: Mar 12:40; Mat 25:46; Th2 1:9; Jde 1:7, Jde 1:13 Mark 3:30”
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