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insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had diseases pushed in around Him in order to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed around Him in order to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed about Him in order to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed around Him in order to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for He had healed many, and as a result all who had diseases pressed around Him to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since he had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward him to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since He had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward Him to touch Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Jesus had healed many people, the other sick people begged him to let them touch him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He had cured so many that everyone with a disease rushed up to him in order to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He had healed many people, and all the sick kept pushing their way to him in order to touch him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because he had healed so many people that everyone who had diseases kept crowding up against him in order to touch him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For he had healed many, so that all who were afflicted with diseases pressed toward him in order to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he had healed many; so that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had diseases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For He had cured many of the people, so that all who had any ailments pressed upon Him, to touch Him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for He healed many, so that they threw themselves on Him, in order to touch Him—as many as had plagues;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For He healed many, so as for as many as had diseases to press upon Him, that they might touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for he did heal many, so that they threw themselves on him, in order to touch him -- as many as had plagues;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he cured many; so as to fall upon him that they might touch him, as many as had plagues.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he healed many, so that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had evils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he healed so many, that as many of them as had wounds would rush toward him in order to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for he had cured many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he was healing so many, that others pushed toward him so as to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For he was healing many until they would be falling on him so that they might touch him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For he cured many, so that as many as had diseases rushed upon him, that they might touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For He healed many; so that they were falling before Him so that they might touch Him, so many as had diseases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for he healed many; insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had afflictive diseases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For He had cured many of the people, so that all who had any ailments pressed upon Him, to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for He had healed many, so that as many as had plagues pressed upon Him, that they might touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />so that whoever had <i>any</i> maladies, crouded upon Him to touch Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=692" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Multitudes Follow Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">He had healed</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollous (Adj-AMP) -- Much, many; often. ">so many</a> <a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosoi (RelPro-NMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">all</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">who had</a> <a href="/greek/3148.htm" title="3148: mastigas (N-AFP) -- Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip.">diseases</a> <a href="/greek/1968.htm" title="1968: epipiptein (V-PNA) -- To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.">were pressing forward</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: hapsōntai (V-ASM-3P) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">touch</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23-24</a></span><br />Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-19.htm">Luke 6:19</a></span><br />The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Matthew 14:35-36</a></span><br />And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Luke 4:40</a></span><br />At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a></span><br />When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a></span><br />But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></span><br />Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Acts 5:15-16</a></span><br />As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. / Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a></span><br />Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Luke 7:21</a></span><br />At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a></span><br />Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he had healed many; so that they pressed on him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.</p><p class="hdg">he had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></b></br> But when Jesus knew <i>it</i>, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a></b></br> And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.</p><p class="hdg">pressed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Mark 5:27,28</a></b></br> When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Mark 6:56</a></b></br> And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a></b></br> And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.</p><p class="hdg">and many.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Mark 5:29</a></b></br> And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in <i>her</i> body that she was healed of that plague.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-17.htm">Genesis 12:17</a></b></br> And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-33.htm">Numbers 11:33</a></b></br> And while the flesh <i>was</i> yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">Ailments</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/mark/1-42.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">Diseased</a> <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/mark/3-3.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/3-2.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/mark/2-12.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Pushing</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Result</a> <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Ailments</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/mark/5-28.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/john/6-2.htm">Diseased</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Order</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Plagues</a> <a href="/mark/5-24.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/mark/4-10.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/mark/12-8.htm">Pushing</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Result</a> <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/mark/5-28.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</a></span><br></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'; 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In the context of Mark's Gospel, Jesus' healing acts serve as a testament to His divine authority and compassion. The healings are not just physical restorations but also signify the breaking in of God's kingdom, where suffering and illness are overcome. This aligns with Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bearing our sicknesses. The sheer number of healings underscores Jesus' power and the fulfillment of messianic expectations.<p><b>that all who had diseases</b><br>The term "diseases" encompasses a wide range of physical ailments, reflecting the diverse needs of the people who came to Jesus. In the first-century Jewish context, diseases were often seen as a result of sin or demonic influence, and those afflicted were marginalized. Jesus' willingness to heal all, regardless of their condition, demonstrates His role as the compassionate Savior who reaches out to the outcast and the suffering, fulfilling the role of the Good Shepherd as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Ezekiel 34:16</a>.<p><b>were pressing forward to touch Him</b><br>The act of pressing forward to touch Jesus indicates the desperation and faith of the people. In the cultural context, touching a rabbi or holy man was believed to convey blessing and healing. This reflects the belief in Jesus' power and the hope that even a mere touch could result in miraculous healing, as seen in the story of the woman with the issue of blood in <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Mark 5:27-29</a>. The physical act of touching also symbolizes the breaking of social and religious barriers, as Jesus allows Himself to be accessible to all, including those considered unclean.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching with authority. In this passage, He is depicted as a healer, drawing large crowds due to His miraculous works.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>Large groups of people from various regions, drawn to Jesus because of His healing power. They represent the widespread recognition of Jesus' authority and compassion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/diseased_individuals.htm">Diseased Individuals</a></b><br>Those suffering from various ailments, seeking healing from Jesus. Their desperation and faith are evident as they press forward to touch Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus was actively ministering at this time, known for its diverse population and as a center of Jesus' early ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who witness His miracles and learn from His teachings. They are present during these events, observing and assisting in crowd management.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_compassion_of_christ.htm">The Compassion of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' willingness to heal reflects His deep compassion for human suffering. As followers of Christ, we are called to show compassion to those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The act of pressing forward to touch Jesus demonstrates active faith. We are encouraged to actively seek Jesus in our lives, trusting in His power and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus.htm">The Power of Jesus</a></b><br>The healing power of Jesus signifies His divine nature. Recognizing His authority should lead us to worship and trust Him in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>Just as the crowds gathered around Jesus, believers today are called to gather in community, supporting one another in faith and seeking Jesus together.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_seeking_jesus.htm">Perseverance in Seeking Jesus</a></b><br>The determination of the crowds to reach Jesus despite obstacles is a model for our perseverance in prayer and spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_healing.htm">What does the Bible say about divine healing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_herod_see_jesus_as_john_the_baptist.htm">Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_mark_3_7-8_crowds_realistic_or_exaggerated.htm">Mark 3:7-8: Is it realistic for such large crowds from distant regions to travel to see Jesus given first-century limitations, or might the account be exaggerated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">As many as had plagues.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">scourges;</span> the same word as in <a href="/acts/22-24.htm" title="The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know why they cried so against him.">Acts 22:24</a>, <a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm" title="And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yes, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:">Hebrews 11:36</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As many as had plagues</span> - the Greek word is <span class="greek">μάστιγας</span>; literally, <span class="accented">scourges</span>, painful disorders - <span class="cmt_word">pressed upon him</span> (<span class="greek">ὥστε ἐπιπίπτειν αὐτῷ</span>); literally, <span class="accented">fell upon him</span>, <span class="accented">clung to him</span>, hoping that the very contact with him might heal them. This expression, "scourges," reminds us that diseases are a punishment on account of our sins. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He had healed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐθεράπευσεν</span> <span class="translit">(etherapeusen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(pollous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὥστε</span> <span class="translit">(hōste)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> </span><span class="str2">So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσοι</span> <span class="translit">(hosoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who had</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶχον</span> <span class="translit">(eichon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">diseases</span><br /><span class="grk">μάστιγας</span> <span class="translit">(mastigas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3148.htm">Strong's 3148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were pressing forward</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιπίπτειν</span> <span class="translit">(epipiptein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">touch</span><br /><span class="grk">ἅψωνται</span> <span class="translit">(hapsōntai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 3:10 For he had healed many so that (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/3-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 3:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 3:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 3:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 3:11" /></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>