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Mark 3:32

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 3:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a multitude was sitting about him; and they say unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a multitude was sitting about him; and they say unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
Mark 3:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
33And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren?
34And looking round on them that sat round about him, he saith, Behold, my mother and my brethren!
35For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
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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
“And the multitude sat about him, etc..] In a circle, all around him, to hear him preach; so that there was no such thing as the messenger coming near him; but the message being whispered from one to another, it came to those who sat nearest him: and they said unto him, behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee: in five of Beza's ancient copies, and in his most ancient one, are added, and thy sisters: agreeably, Christ hereafter makes mention of sister, as well as mother and brother; (see Gill on “<401247>Matthew 12:47”), and so it is read in the Alexandrian copy.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 12:46-50. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 3". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-3.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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