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Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat. <a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat. <a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus went home, and once again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples could not even eat. <a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He comes to a house, and a crowd comes together again, so that not even are they able to eat bread. <a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. <a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. <a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. <a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat a meal. <a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then He came to a house [in Capernaum], and a crowd formed again, so [many people] that Jesus and His disciples could not even eat a meal [together]. <a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus entered a house, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. <a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He went home, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. <a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus went back home, and once again such a large crowd gathered that there was no chance even to eat. <a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jesus went home. Another crowd gathered so that Jesus and his disciples could not even eat. <a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus went home. Again such a large crowd gathered that Jesus and his disciples had no time to eat. <a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he went home. Such a large crowd gathered again that Jesus and his disciples couldn't even eat. <a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then they went into a house, and once again a crowd gathered, so that they could not even eat. <a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Jesus went home, and a crowd gathered so that they were not able to eat. <a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he came into a house, and the crowd came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He went into a house. But again the crowd assembled, so that there was no opportunity for them even to snatch a meal. <a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a> The multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a multitude comes together again, so that they are not even able to eat bread; <a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He comes to a house, and a crowd comes together again, so that not even are they able to eat bread. <a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And come together again doth a multitude, so that they are not able even to eat bread; <a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they came into the house; and again came the crowd together, so that they could not even eat bread.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they come to a house, and the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. <a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they went to a house, and the crowd gathered together again, so much so that they were not even able to eat bread. <a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a> He came home. Again [the] crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the people gathered again, so that they could not find bread to eat. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And crowds assembled again so that they were not going to be able to eat bread.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread. <a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He comes into a house; and the multitude come together again so they are not able to eat bread. <a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread. <a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal. <a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He went into a house. But again the crowd assembled, so that there was no opportunity for them even to snatch a meal. <a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the multitude comes together again, so that they could not even eat bread. <a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they went into a house, and the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat. <a href="/parallel/mark/3-20.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=751" 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/3.htm">A House Divided</a> 19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">Jesus went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">home,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">once again</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> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- 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/4905.htm" title="4905: synerchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.">gathered,</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.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">He and His disciples could</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.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3366.htm" title="3366: mēde (Conj) -- And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor.">even</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/5315.htm" title="5315: phagein (V-ANA) -- A primary verb; to eat.">eat.</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf."></a> 21When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”…<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="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ... <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19-21</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. / He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.” / But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.” <a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3-5</a> So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a> He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/john/10-20.htm">John 10:20</a> Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?” <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20-21</a> When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. / But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs. <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24</a> At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">2 Corinthians 5:13</a> If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. <a href="/1_peter/4-4.htm">1 Peter 4:4</a> Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/69-8.htm">Psalm 69:8</a> I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6</a> Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a> When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the multitude comes together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.so that.<a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Mark 3:9</a> And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.<a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31</a> And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.<a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17</a> And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Extent</a> <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Home</a> <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/hosea/2-9.htm">Snatch</a> <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Extent</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Home</a> <a href="/mark/3-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/8-8.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/john/10-28.htm">Snatch</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div>1. <a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a> 10. <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a> 11. <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus went home, This phrase indicates a return to a familiar place, likely Capernaum, which served as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. Capernaum was a significant town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, known for its fishing industry and trade routes. The mention of "home" suggests a place of rest and retreat, yet it also highlights the constant demands on Jesus' time and energy. This setting underscores the humanity of Jesus, who, despite His divine mission, sought moments of respite.and once again a crowd gathered, The gathering of the crowd reflects Jesus' growing popularity and the widespread interest in His teachings and miracles. This recurring theme in the Gospels illustrates the magnetic nature of Jesus' ministry, drawing people from various backgrounds. The crowd's presence signifies the deep spiritual hunger and curiosity among the people, as well as the pressing needs for healing and hope. It also foreshadows the challenges Jesus would face in balancing His public ministry with personal time for prayer and instruction of His disciples.so that He and His disciples could not even eat. This detail highlights the intensity and demands of Jesus' ministry. The inability to eat due to the crowd's presence emphasizes the self-sacrificial nature of Jesus' work and His commitment to serving others. It also reflects the cultural hospitality norms of the time, where sharing meals was an important social and communal activity. The disciples' involvement indicates their close association with Jesus and their shared experiences in the ministry. This scenario parallels other instances in the Gospels where Jesus prioritizes spiritual nourishment over physical needs, such as in <a href="/john/4-31.htm">John 4:31-34</a>, where He speaks of doing the will of the Father as His food.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching with authority. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and witnessing His works. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a> Represents the people who are drawn to Jesus, often seeking healing or to hear His teachings. 4. <a href="/topical/h/home.htm">Home</a> Likely refers to a house in Capernaum, which served as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_demand_of_ministry.htm">The Demand of Ministry</a> Jesus' ministry was so demanding that He and His disciples could not even eat. This highlights the relentless nature of serving others and the need for balance. <a href="/topical/t/the_draw_of_jesus.htm">The Draw of Jesus</a> The crowd's persistent gathering around Jesus shows the deep spiritual hunger and need for healing that people have. It challenges us to consider what draws us to Jesus today. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_needs.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Needs</a> Despite physical needs like hunger, Jesus prioritized the spiritual needs of the people. This teaches us to sometimes set aside our own needs to serve others. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The presence of the disciples with Jesus underscores the importance of community and support in ministry. We are not meant to serve alone. <a href="/topical/b/boundaries_in_service.htm">Boundaries in Service</a> While Jesus was dedicated to His mission, He also took time to withdraw and pray. This reminds us of the importance of setting boundaries to maintain spiritual health.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_does_john_12_28_align_with_other_audible_god_voices.htm">How does John 12:28 reconcile with other biblical portrayals of God's voice supposedly heard audibly by crowds?</a> <a href="/q/is_mary's_perpetual_virginity_doctrine.htm">Is Mary's perpetual virginity a recognized doctrine?</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>(20) So that they could not so much as eat bread.--The graphic touch, as if springing from actual reminiscence of that crowded scene, is eminently characteristic of St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 20, 21. - The last clause of ver. 19, And they went into an house, should form the opening sentence of a new paragraph, and should therefore become the first clause of ver. 20, as in the Revised Version. According to the most approved reading, the words are (ἐξῆλθον), He cometh into an house, or, He cometh home. There is here a considerable gap in St. Mark's narrative. The sermon on the mount followed upon the call of the apostles, at all events so far as it affected them and their mission. Moreover, St. Matthew interposes here two miracles wrought by our Lord after his descent from the mount, and before his return to his own house at Capernaum. St. Mark seems anxious here to hasten on to describe the treatment of our Lord by his own near relatives at this important crisis in his ministry. So that they - i.e., our Lord and his disciples - could not so much as eat bread; such was the pressure of the crowd upon them. St. Mark evidently records this, in order to show the contrast between the zeal of the multitude and the very different feelings of our Lord's own connections. They, his friends, when they heard how he was thronged, went out to lay hold on him; for they said, He is beside himself. This little incident is mentioned only by St. Mark. When his friends saw him so bent upon his great mission as to neglect his bodily necessities, they considered that he was bereft of his reason, that too much zeal and piety had deranged his mind. His friends went out (ἐξῆλθον) to lay hold on him. They may probably have come from Nazareth. St. John (<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a>) says that "even his brethren did not believe on him;" that is, they did not believe in him with that fuiness of trust which is of the essence of true faith. Their impression was that he was in a condition requiring that he should be put under some restraint. <a href="/commentaries/mark/3-20.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] went ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. home, οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. once again πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. a ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. gathered, συνέρχεται (synerchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4905.htm">Strong's 4905: </a> From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit. so that ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. [He and His disciples] could δύνασθαι (dynasthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. even μηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. eat. φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A primary verb; to eat. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/3-20.htm">Mark 3:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 3:20 The multitude came together again so that (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/3-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 3:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 3:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/3-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 3:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 3:21" /></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>