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Mark 3:10

What does Mark 3:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 3:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 3:10 means

Jesus' widespread reputation as a healer meant that many people afflicted with various diseases and "plagues" eagerly pressed in on him, desperate to simply touch him. The intense desire to make physical contact reveals their faith in his healing power, believing that even a touch could bring restoration. This continuous stream of needy individuals further illustrates the demands on Jesus' ministry and the pervasive suffering of humanity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For he had made such a great number well that all those who were diseased were falling down before him for the purpose of touching him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for he did heal many, so that they threw themselves on him, in order to touch him--as many as had plagues;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For he healed many, so that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had evils.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For he healed many, so that they beset him that they might touch him, as many as had plagues.

Context

This verse provides the immediate explanation for Jesus' need for a boat, continuing the narrative from the previous verse. It emphasizes the intense physical demands placed on Jesus due to his healing ministry and the desperate faith of the suffering crowds. This constant activity also sets the stage for the next verse, demonstrating his authority over spiritual ailments as well as physical ones.

v.9And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

v.10This passage

v.11And the unclean spirits, whensoever they beheld him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 7:2

    And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.

  • Matthew 12:15

    And Jesus perceivingitwithdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,

  • Matthew 14:14

    And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

  • Acts 19:11

    And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:

  • Mark 5:27

    having heard the things concerning Jesus, came in the crowd behind, and touched his garment.

  • Genesis 12:17

    And Jehovah plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.

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