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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Because of the crowd he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him, to keep the people from crowding him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jesus instructed his disciples to have a boat ready so the crowd would not crush him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they crush him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He spoke to His disciples, that a boat might wait upon Him, on account of the crowd, that they might not press upon Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So He told His disciples that a small boat should be kept ready for Him because of the multitude, lest they should crush Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He told His disciples <i>to see</i> that a boat would be ready for Him because of the masses, so that they would not crowd Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He told His disciples that a boat should stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they would not crowd Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He told His disciples that a boat should stand ready for Him because of the multitude, in order that they might not crowd Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He told His disciples that a boat should stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they would not crowd Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He told His disciples to have a small boat stand ready for Him because of the many people, so that they would not crowd Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him, so that the crowd wouldn’t crush him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He told His disciples to have a small boat ready for Him, so the crowd would not crush Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He even had to tell his disciples to get a boat ready to keep him from being crushed by the crowds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus told his disciples to have a boat ready so that the crowd would not crush him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The crowd was so large that Jesus told his disciples to get a boat ready for him, so that the people would not crush him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus told his disciples to have a boat ready for him so that the crowd wouldn't crush him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Because of the crowd, he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him so the crowd would not press toward him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he told his disciples that a small boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they would not press on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he spoke to his disciples, that a small boat should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn’t press on him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He said to His disciples that a little boat may wait on Him, because of the multitude, that they may not press on Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He spoke to His disciples, that a boat might wait upon Him, on account of the crowd, that they might not press upon Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to his disciples, that a small vessel should remain for him, on account of the crowd, that they might not press him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he spoke to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he told his disciples that a small boat would be useful to him, because of the crowd, lest they press upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to his disciples to bring the boat near to him, because of the crowds, so that they might not press on 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 />And he told his disciples that they should bring him a ship because of the crowds, lest they would throng him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should continue near him, because of the multitude, that they might not press upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to His disciples, that a little boat should wait on Him in order that they may not tread on Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he spoke to his disciples that a little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest they should press upon him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />wherefore, to avoid the inconveniences of the crowd, he order'd his disciples to get a small vessel ready to attend him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He spake to His disciples, that a little boat should wait, on Him, lest they should throng Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore He spake to his disciples, that there might be a small vessel attending Him, because of the multitude, least they should throng Him: for He <i>had</i> healed many,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-9.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=686" 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">8</span>Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus asked</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</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/4142.htm" title="4142: ploiarion (N-NNS) -- (a little boat, hence) a boat. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ploion; a boat.">have a boat</a> <a href="/greek/4342.htm" title="4342: proskarterē (V-PSA-3S) -- To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. ">ready</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.">for Him</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.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2346.htm" title="2346: thlibōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Akin to the base of tribos; to crowd.">would not crush</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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">10</span>For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.…<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/13-2.htm">Matthew 13:2</a></span><br />Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1-3</a></span><br />On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a></span><br />When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a></span><br />Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / 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="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1</a></span><br />Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></span><br />Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Luke 8:4</a></span><br />While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-22.htm">John 6:22-24</a></span><br />The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone. / However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. / So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.<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="/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="/john/5-13.htm">John 5:13</a></span><br />But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.</p><p class="hdg">because.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Mark 5:30</a></b></br> And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></b></br> When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Account</a> <a href="/songs/8-13.htm">Attendance</a> <a href="/mark/1-20.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-16.htm">Constant</a> <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Crowding</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-41.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Little</a> <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Order</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Press</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Request</a> <a href="/mark/1-20.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/25-23.htm">Small</a> <a href="/mark/3-3.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/matthew/23-30.htm">Wouldn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/24-53.htm">Attendance</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Constant</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Crowding</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Little</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Press</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/5-17.htm">Request</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Small</a> <a href="/mark/3-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Wouldn't</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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The term "disciples" refers to those who are learners or students of Jesus, highlighting the teacher-student relationship. This interaction underscores the importance of discipleship in Jesus' ministry, where He prepares them for future leadership roles. The disciples' presence also emphasizes the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry, as He often worked within a group setting.<p><b>to have a boat ready for Him</b><br>The request for a boat suggests a strategic move by Jesus to manage the large crowds. The Sea of Galilee, where much of Jesus' ministry took place, provided a natural setting for such a request. Boats were common in this region, used for fishing and transportation. This action demonstrates Jesus' awareness of His surroundings and His ability to use available resources to continue His teaching. It also foreshadows other instances where Jesus uses a boat, such as when He calms the storm (<a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Mark 4:35-41</a>).<p><b>so that the crowd would not crush Him</b><br>The mention of the crowd highlights the immense popularity and demand for Jesus' presence and teachings. People were drawn to Him for healing and spiritual guidance, often resulting in large gatherings. The concern about being crushed indicates the fervor and desperation of the people seeking Jesus, as well as the potential danger of such large crowds. This scenario reflects the growing tension between Jesus' mission and the practical challenges of His ministry. It also illustrates the human side of Jesus, who, despite His divine nature, took precautions for His safety and well-being.<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 verse, He is taking practical steps to manage the large crowds following Him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and assisting Him in His ministry. They are tasked with preparing a boat for Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Large groups of people who are drawn to Jesus because of His teachings and miracles. Their eagerness to be near Him creates a potential danger of crushing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a></b><br>A practical tool used by Jesus to create space between Himself and the crowd, allowing Him to teach and minister effectively without being overwhelmed.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a></b><br>While not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the likely setting for this event, as it is a common location for Jesus' ministry in the Gospels.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_wisdom_in_ministry.htm">Practical Wisdom in Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus demonstrates the importance of using practical solutions to manage ministry challenges. We should seek wisdom in addressing logistical issues in our own ministry contexts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_surroundings.htm">Awareness of Surroundings</a></b><br>Jesus is aware of the crowd's potential to overwhelm Him. We should be mindful of our environments and take steps to ensure our safety and the effectiveness of our ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/delegation_and_teamwork.htm">Delegation and Teamwork</a></b><br>Jesus involves His disciples in preparing the boat, showing the value of teamwork. We should involve others in our ministry efforts, recognizing that we are part of a larger body.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_accessibility_and_boundaries.htm">Balancing Accessibility and Boundaries</a></b><br>Jesus balances being accessible to the crowd with setting boundaries to protect His mission. We should strive to be available to others while maintaining healthy boundaries.<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's_the_sea_of_galilee_story's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_allow_disciples_a_staff.htm">Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_no_faith.htm">What does the Bible say about lacking faith?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">That a small ship should wait on him.</span>--The fact thus mentioned incidentally shows that in what is recorded in <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm" title="And great multitudes were gathered together to him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.">Matthew 13:2</a> our Lord was but having recourse to a practice already familiar.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship</span> (<span class="greek">πλοιάριον</span>) - literally, <span class="accented">a</span> <span class="accented">little boat - <span class="cmt_word"></span>should wait on him</span> <span class="greek">προσκαρτερῆ αὐτῷ</span>) - literally, <span class="accented">should be in close attendance upon him - <span class="cmt_word"></span>because of the multitude, lest they should throng him</span>. This shows in a very graphic manner how assiduously and closely the crowd pressed upon him, so that he was obliged to have a little boat always in readiness, in which he might take refuge when the pressure became too great, and so address them with greater freedom from the boat. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Luke 5:3</a>) says, "He sat down, and taught the people out of the ship," making the boat, so to speak, his pulpit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-9.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">[Jesus] asked</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</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 /><br /><span class="word">disciples</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθηταῖς</span> <span class="translit">(mathētais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.</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">{have} a boat</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοιάριον</span> <span class="translit">(ploiarion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4142.htm">Strong's 4142: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a little boat, hence) a boat. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ploion; a boat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ready</span><br /><span class="grk">προσκαρτερῇ</span> <span class="translit">(proskarterē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4342.htm">Strong's 4342: </a> </span><span class="str2">To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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 /><br /><span class="word">so that</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">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowd</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλον</span> <span class="translit">(ochlon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would not crush</span><br /><span class="grk">θλίβωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(thlibōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Akin to the base of tribos; to crowd.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. 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