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The Sabbath was made for the good of people. <a href="/erv/mark/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: <a href="/gwt/mark/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he added, "The day of worship was made for people, not people for the day of worship. <a href="/gnt/mark/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> And Jesus concluded, "The Sabbath was made for the good of human beings; they were not made for the Sabbath. <a href="/isv/mark/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he told them, "The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath. <a href="/msb/mark/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus declared, ?The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. <a href="/net/mark/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath. <a href="/nheb/mark/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath. <a href="/wbt/mark/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them: "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath; <a href="/web/mark/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, <a href="/blb/mark/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "The Sabbath was made on account of the man, and not the man on account of the Sabbath. <a href="/ylt/mark/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, 'The sabbath for man was made, not man for the sabbath, <a href="/slt/mark/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, The sabbath was for man, and not man for the sabbath:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath. <a href="/cpdv/mark/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. <a href="/nabre/mark/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, The sabbath was created for the sake of man, and not man for the sake of the sabbath. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to them, “The Sabbath was created for the sake of man and not man for the sake of the Sabbath.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. <a href="/godbey/mark/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>The Sabbath was made for the sake of man, and not man for the sake of the Sabbath.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. <a href="/mace/mark/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> adding this observation, "the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath." <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them: "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath; <a href="/worrell/mark/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said moreover unto them, <FR>The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/2-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=604" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/2.htm">The Lord of the Sabbath</a> …26During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.” 27<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus declared,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“The</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbaton (N-NNS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was made</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbaton (N-ANS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath.</a> 28Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a> And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. / Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished. <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a> Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/5-12.htm">Deuteronomy 5:12-15</a> Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ... <a href="/matthew/12-8.htm">Matthew 12:8</a> For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” <a href="/luke/6-5.htm">Luke 6:5</a> Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” <a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a> There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. <a href="/isaiah/58-13.htm">Isaiah 58:13-14</a> If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, / then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Nehemiah 9:14</a> You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a> Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/ezekiel/20-12.htm">Ezekiel 20:12</a> I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. <a href="/exodus/31-13.htm">Exodus 31:13</a> “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. <a href="/leviticus/23-3.htm">Leviticus 23:3</a> For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD. <a href="/numbers/15-32.htm">Numbers 15:32-36</a> While the Israelites were in the wilderness, a man was found gathering wood on the Sabbath day. / Those who found the man gathering wood brought him to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation, / and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody. ... <a href="/john/5-16.htm">John 5:16-18</a> Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. / But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:<a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Exodus 23:12</a> Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.<a href="/deuteronomy/5-14.htm">Deuteronomy 5:14</a> But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.<a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13,14</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Account</a> <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/2-24.htm">Sabbath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/mark/3-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/2-28.htm">Sabbath</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 2</div>1. <a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Jesus followed by multitudes,</a> 3. <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">calls Matthew;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">excuses his disciples for not fasting;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus declared This phrase indicates a direct statement from Jesus, emphasizing the authority and importance of His words. In the context of <a href="/mark/2.htm">Mark 2</a>, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who were questioning His disciples' actions on the Sabbath. This declaration is part of a larger narrative where Jesus is redefining the understanding of the law and its purpose. Jesus often used such declarations to challenge prevailing interpretations and to reveal deeper spiritual truths.The Sabbath was made for man The Sabbath, instituted in <a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a>, was a day of rest following God's creation work. It was given as a gift to humanity, a time for rest and spiritual renewal. In <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>, the Sabbath is part of the Ten Commandments, underscoring its importance. The phrase highlights that the Sabbath was intended to benefit humanity, providing rest and a reminder of God's provision and care. It was not meant to be a burden but a blessing, reflecting God's compassion and understanding of human needs.not man for the Sabbath This part of the statement corrects the Pharisaic interpretation that had turned the Sabbath into a legalistic burden. By Jesus' time, numerous additional rules had been added to the Sabbath observance, making it a heavy yoke rather than a day of rest. Jesus is emphasizing that human needs and well-being are more important than strict adherence to man-made rules. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God desires mercy and compassion over sacrifice (<a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a>, <a href="/matthew/12-7.htm">Matthew 12:7</a>). Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath (<a href="/mark/2-28.htm">Mark 2:28</a>), has the authority to interpret its true purpose, pointing to His divine nature and mission to fulfill the law (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the purpose of the Sabbath, emphasizing its role in serving humanity rather than being a burdensome obligation. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> Religious leaders who often challenged Jesus, particularly regarding the observance of the Sabbath. They are not directly mentioned in this verse but are part of the broader context of the passage. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath.htm">Sabbath</a> A day of rest instituted by God, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, meant to be a time of rest and worship. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were involved in the event leading up to this teaching, as they were picking grain on the Sabbath, which prompted the discussion. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fields_of_grain.htm">Fields of Grain</a> The setting where the disciples were picking grain, leading to the Pharisees' challenge and Jesus' teaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_the_sabbath.htm">Purpose of the Sabbath</a> The Sabbath is a gift from God intended for human benefit, providing rest and spiritual renewal. It should not be a legalistic burden but a time to focus on God and refreshment. <a href="/topical/h/human_need_over_ritual.htm">Human Need Over Ritual</a> Jesus emphasizes that human need and well-being take precedence over strict ritual observance. This principle can guide us in prioritizing compassion and mercy in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_in_christ.htm">Freedom in Christ</a> Believers are called to live in the freedom Christ provides, understanding that the Sabbath, like other laws, points to a deeper relationship with God rather than mere rule-following. <a href="/topical/b/balance_of_rest_and_work.htm">Balance of Rest and Work</a> In a busy world, the principle of the Sabbath reminds us of the importance of balancing work with rest, ensuring we take time to recharge physically and spiritually. <a href="/topical/l/legalism_vs._grace.htm">Legalism vs. Grace</a> This passage challenges us to examine areas where we might be legalistic, encouraging us to embrace the grace and freedom found in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'lord_of_the_sabbath'_mean.htm">What does "Lord of the Sabbath" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sabbath_for_man'_mean.htm">What does "Sabbath made for man" signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_apocatastasis_mean.htm">What does 'Sabbath made for man' signify?</a> <a href="/q/how_should_we_honor_the_sabbath_day.htm">How should we honor the Sabbath day?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - The sabbath was instituted for the benefit of man, that he might refresh and renew his body, fatigued and worn by six days' labour, with the restful calm of the seventh; and that he might have leisure to apply his mind to the things which concern his everlasting salvation; to consider and meditate upon the Law of God; and rouse himself, by the remembrance of the Divine greatness and goodness, to true repentance, to gratitude, and to love. The force of the argument is this: The sabbath was made on account of man, not man on account of the sabbath. The sabbath, great and important as that institution is, is subordinate to man. If, then, the absolute rest of the sabbath becomes hurtful to man, a new departure must be taken, and some amount of labour must be undergone, that man may be benefited. Therefore was Christ justified in permitting to his disciples a little labour in plucking these ears of corn on the sabbath day, in order that they may appease their hunger. For it is better that the rest of the sabbath should be disturbed, though but a little, than that any one of those for whose sake the sabbath was instituted should perish. <a href="/commentaries/mark/2-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] told ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “The Τὸ (To) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath σάββατον (sabbaton) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. was made ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. for διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. man, ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. for διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath. σάββατον (sabbaton) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/2-27.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 2:27 He said to them The Sabbath was (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/2-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 2:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 2:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/2-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 2:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 2:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>