Mark 2:28
What does Mark 2:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 2:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 2:28 means
Jesus concluded His argument by declaring, "so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath." This powerful assertion reveals Jesus' divine authority not only to interpret the Sabbath law but to transcend it entirely. By identifying Himself as "the Son of man," a Messianic title, He claims ultimate sovereignty over this sacred institution, demonstrating His unique position as God in human flesh and bringing this series of challenges to a forceful close.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that the Son of man is lord even of the Sabbath.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862so that the son of man is lord also of the sabbath.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Therefore the Son of man is Lord of the sabbath also.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890so that the Son of man is lord of the sabbath also.
Context
This verse provides the culminating declaration of Jesus' authority, directly stemming from the principle articulated in verse 27. His claim to be "Lord even of the sabbath" is a forceful assertion of His divine sovereignty and Messianic identity, summarizing His challenge to the Pharisees' legalism. It marks the complete resolution of the Sabbath controversy and concludes this chapter, having repeatedly showcased Jesus' authority over sin, sickness, social norms, and religious traditions.
v.27And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
v.28This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 5:9
And straightway the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked. Now it was the sabbath on that day.
- Luke 6:5
And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath.
- Matthew 12:8
For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.
- John 9:5
When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
- Revelation 1:10
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet
- Mark 3:4
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
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