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Mark 3:19

What does Mark 3:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 3:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 3:19 means

The list of the twelve concludes with Judas Iscariot, explicitly identified by Mark as the one "who also betrayed him." This chilling detail, presented matter-of-factly, immediately foreshadows the ultimate act of treachery that will lead to Jesus' crucifixion. It serves as a stark reminder that even within Jesus' closest circle, there could be profound spiritual failure and betrayal. The statement marks a somber end to the appointment. "And he cometh into a house" signals a change of scene, moving from the mountain to a dwelling, setting the stage for new conflicts.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. And he cometh into a house.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. And he cometh into a house.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Judas Iscariot, who was false to him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Judas Iscariot, who did also deliver him up; and they come into a house.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Judas Iscariote, who also delivered him up. And they come to [the] house.

Context

This verse concludes the crucial list of the twelve apostles with a stark and somber note about Judas Iscariot. The immediate mention of his betrayal casts a shadow over the otherwise joyous act of appointing disciples, preparing the reader for future events. The abrupt change of setting to "into a house" signals a new phase of activity, leading directly to the renewed pressure from the crowds and his family's concern.

v.18and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and Thaddæus, and Simon the Cananæan,

v.19This passage

v.20And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

Cross references

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

  • John 12:4

    But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith,

  • Acts 1:16

    Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

  • Matthew 26:14

    Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

  • John 13:26

    Jesus therefore answereth, He it is, for whom I shall dip the sop, and give it him. So when he had dipped the sop, he taketh and giveth it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.

  • John 6:71

    Now he spake of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

  • John 6:64

    But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who it was that should betray him.

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