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Mark 3:35

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 3:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Mark 3:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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
“For whosoever shall do the will of God, etc..] By believing in Christ, receiving him as a Saviour and Redeemer, and submitting to him in all his ordinances, as King of saints: the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother: such are openly, and manifestly related to Christ in a spiritual sense; and are as dear to him, and more so, than such persons are who stand in such a relation to others, or did to him according to the flesh. And this shows not only the near relation, and strong affection which Christ has for his people, but that he is not ashamed of them; and it may be concluded, that he will resent, in the keenest manner, every injury that is done them; (see Gill on…”
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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 © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:35 Doing God’s will includes repentance from sin, faith in God, and following Jesus (1:15, 18, 20).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“do: Mat 7:21; Joh 7:17; Jam 1:25; Jo1 2:17, Jo1 3:22, Jo1 3:23 Next: Mark Chapter 4”
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