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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and to have authority to drive out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />giving them authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and have authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to drive out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority <i>and</i> power to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to drive out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to drive out demons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and to force out demons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out devils:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They also had the authority to force demons out of people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and you will have authority to drive out demons." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and to have the authority to drive out demons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to drive out demons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />with authority to expel the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to have power to heal the sicknesses, and to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And have power to cure diseases, and cast out demons:<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 gave them power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he gave them authority to cure infirmities, and to cast out demons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and to have authority to drive out demons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to have power to heal the sick, and cast out devils.<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 to be authorized to heal the sick and to cast out devils.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and to have power to heal diseases, and to cast out the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out devils:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />with full power to heal diseases, and dispossess demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />with authority to expel the demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and to have authority to cast out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and to have power to heal diseases, and to cast out demons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-15.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=723" 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">The Twelve Apostles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">to have</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballein (V-PNA) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">to drive out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),…<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/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a></span><br />And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a></span><br />But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-7</a></span><br />But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12-16</a></span><br />The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Acts 8:7</a></span><br />With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18</a></span><br />She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a></span><br />God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-15</a></span><br />Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-29.htm">Exodus 4:29-31</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites, / and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Numbers 11:25</a></span><br />Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a></span><br />Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a></span><br />Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a></span><br />When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/matthew/17-19.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/17-19.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Expel</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Sicknesses</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Spirits</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>and to have authority</b><br>In this passage, Jesus grants His disciples authority, a significant transfer of power that underscores their role in His ministry. This authority is not self-derived but given by Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature and sovereign will. The concept of authority in the biblical context often relates to the power to act on behalf of another, in this case, Jesus Himself. This authority is a reflection of Jesus' own authority, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, where He declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. The disciples' authority is a direct extension of Jesus' mission and purpose.<p><b>to drive out demons</b><br>The ability to drive out demons is a specific manifestation of the authority given to the disciples. In the first-century Jewish context, demon possession was a recognized phenomenon, and exorcism was a sign of divine power. This act of driving out demons is a demonstration of the kingdom of God breaking into the world, as Jesus' ministry often involved confronting and overcoming evil forces. The act of exorcism is also a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, which speak of liberation and freedom from oppression. This authority over demons signifies the ultimate victory of Jesus over Satan and his forces, a theme that is further developed in passages like <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>, where Christ is depicted as disarming the powers and authorities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is appointing the twelve apostles and granting them authority.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a></b><br>The group of disciples chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to carry out His mission, including driving out demons.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a></b><br>Spiritual beings opposed to God, often causing harm or possession in individuals, which the apostles are given authority to expel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_from_christ.htm">Authority from Christ</a></b><br>Jesus grants authority to His followers, emphasizing that true spiritual power comes from Him.<br><br>Believers today are called to rely on Christ's authority in spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The reality of demons and spiritual opposition is acknowledged in Scripture.<br><br>Christians are encouraged to be vigilant and equipped for spiritual battles through prayer and the Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_ministry.htm">Mission and Ministry</a></b><br>The apostles were sent out with a mission, which included preaching and delivering people from demonic oppression.<br><br>Believers are called to continue the mission of sharing the Gospel and ministering to those in spiritual bondage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The authority to drive out demons is linked to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.<br><br>Christians should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and power in their daily walk and ministry.<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_is_authority_over_satan.htm">What does having authority over Satan entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_beelzebub's_identity.htm">What is Beelzebub's identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_monogamous_same-sex_ties.htm">What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-15.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">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to have</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχειν</span> <span class="translit">(echein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<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">authority</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξουσίαν</span> <span class="translit">(exousian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> </span><span class="str2">From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to drive out</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκβάλλειν</span> <span class="translit">(ekballein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">demons.</span><br /><span class="grk">δαιμόνια</span> <span class="translit">(daimonia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> </span><span class="str2">An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/3-15.htm">Mark 3:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/3-15.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 3:15 And to have authority to heal sicknesses (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/3-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 3:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 3:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/3-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 3:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 3:16" /></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>