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Mark 3:6

What does Mark 3:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 3:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 3:6 means

The miraculous healing, far from winning over the religious leaders, solidified their opposition. The Pharisees, known for their rigid adherence to the law, immediately allied with the Herodians, a political party generally opposed to the Pharisees but loyal to Herod. This unusual alliance underscores the perceived threat Jesus posed. Their counsel "how they might destroy him" reveals the extreme and violent nature of their hatred, moving beyond mere accusation to plotting his death.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the Pharisees went out, and straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the Pharisees went out, and straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Pharisees went out, and straight away made designs with the Herodians about how they might put him to death.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the Pharisees having gone forth, immediately, with the Herodians, were taking counsel against him how they might destroy him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Pharisees going out, immediately made a consultation with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the Pharisees going out straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.

Context

This verse marks a significant turning point, revealing the immediate and deadly consequences of Jesus' Sabbath healing. The swift formation of the unlikely alliance against Jesus dramatically heightens the conflict. Their plot to destroy him sets a grim tone for the unfolding narrative, indicating the escalating danger Jesus faces and prompting his strategic withdrawal.

v.5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.

v.6This passage

v.7And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 22:16

    And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

  • John 11:53

    So from that day forth they took counsel that they might put him to death.

  • Psalms 109:3

    They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause.

  • Mark 12:13

    And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.

  • Luke 20:19

    And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them.

  • Luke 6:11

    But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

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