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Mark 3:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 3:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren?
Mark 3:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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 he answered them, etc..] The multitude that sat about him, and informed him of his mother and brethren being without, and desirous of speaking with him: saying, who is my mother, or my brethren? which is said not through ignorance or contempt, but either, as displeased with the interruption given him; or with a view to take an opportunity from hence of expressing his superior value to his spiritual relations; which looks with no favourable aspect on the superstitious notions, and veneration of the virgin Mary among the papists; (see Gill on “<401248>Matthew 12:48”).”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:33-34 In God’s Kingdom, one’s true relatives are determined not by blood but by a faith relationship (see also 10:29-30).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Who: Deu 33:9; Luk 2:49; Joh 2:4; Co2 5:16 or: Mar 3:21, Mar 6:3; Joh 7:3-5 Mark 3:34”
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