Mark 3:20
Mark 3:20 in Multiple Translations
Then Jesus went home, and once again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples could not even eat.
And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
And he went into a house. And the people came together again, so that they were not even able to take bread.
Jesus went home, but such a large crowd gathered again that he and his disciples didn't even have time to eat.
And the multitude assembled againe, so that they could not so much as eate bread.
And come together again doth a multitude, so that they are not able even to eat bread;
The multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
And they come to a house, and the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
Jesus along with his disciples went to the house where he was staying in Capernaum. Again a crowd gathered where he was. There were many people crowding around him, so that he and his disciples had no time when they could eat or when they could do anything else.
Jesus went into a house, and a big mob of people came there to see him. They were a really big mob of people, so Jesus and his followers were really busy, and they couldn’t even stop and eat some food.
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Greek Word Reference — Mark 3:20
Study Notes — Mark 3:20
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- Mark 3:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Mark 3:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 3:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 3:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Mark 3:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 3:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Mark 3:20
- Cambridge Bible on Mark 3:20
- Barnes' Notes on Mark 3:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Mark 3:20
- Sermons on Mark 3:20
Context — A House Divided
20Then Jesus went home, and once again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples could not even eat.
21When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.” 22And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul, ” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark 6:31 | And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. |
| 2 | John 4:31–34 | Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?” Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. |
| 3 | Mark 9:28 | After Jesus had gone into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” |
| 4 | Mark 7:17 | After Jesus had left the crowd and gone into the house, His disciples inquired about the parable. |
| 5 | Luke 6:17 | Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon. |
| 6 | Mark 3:9 | Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him. |
| 7 | Mark 3:7 | So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, |
Mark 3:20 Summary
In Mark 3:20, Jesus goes home to rest, but a crowd gathers and He can't even eat. This shows how busy and demanding Jesus' ministry was, and how He often had to sacrifice His own needs for the sake of others, as seen in Matthew 20:28 where He came to serve and give His life. Jesus' example teaches us to prioritize serving others and to trust God to provide for our needs, as promised in Philippians 4:19. By following Jesus' example, we can learn to balance our own needs with the demands of those around us and to trust God to provide for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus go home in Mark 3:20?
Jesus went home to rest and be with His disciples, but a crowd gathered, indicating His ministry was constantly in demand, similar to how He was sought after in Matthew 4:25 and Luke 5:15.
What does it mean that Jesus and His disciples could not even eat?
This phrase suggests that the crowd was so large and demanding that Jesus and His disciples did not have time to eat, highlighting the sacrifices they made for the sake of ministry, as seen in Matthew 9:37-38 where the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' family's concern for Him in Mark 3:21?
The crowd gathering at Jesus' home and preventing Him from eating likely contributed to His family's concern that He was 'out of His mind' as they tried to take custody of Him, showing the challenges Jesus faced from those closest to Him, similar to the concerns of His family in Matthew 12:46-50.
What can we learn from Jesus' busy schedule in this verse?
Jesus' busy schedule teaches us about the importance of prioritizing ministry and serving others, as seen in Mark 1:35-39 where Jesus prioritized prayer and ministry, and in Galatians 6:2 where we are called to bear one another's burdens.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed by the demands of others, and how can I learn from Jesus' example in this verse?
- How can I prioritize my own spiritual nourishment and rest when I am busy serving others, as Jesus and His disciples were unable to do in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate the same kind of selflessness and dedication to ministry that Jesus shows in this verse, such as in Acts 20:35 where it is more blessed to give than to receive?
- How can I balance my own needs with the demands of those around me, as Jesus faced in this verse, and as instructed in Matthew 6:33 to seek first the kingdom of God?
Gill's Exposition on Mark 3:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 3:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 3:20
Trapp's Commentary on Mark 3:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 3:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Mark 3:20
Cambridge Bible on Mark 3:20
Barnes' Notes on Mark 3:20
Whedon's Commentary on Mark 3:20
Sermons on Mark 3:20
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The Beauty of Unity by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher begins by sharing that he felt prompted to preach a different message than planned. He then reads from the book of Mark, specifically chapter 3, where |
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Mark 3 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the arrival of grace through Jesus, who demonstrates God's love by healing on the Sabbath, contrasting it with the Pharisees' rigid adherence to tradit |
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The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3:20-35 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the concept of the unpardonable sin as presented in Mark 3:20-35, emphasizing how Jesus was misunderstood by both His friends and enemies. He highlights the ea |
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Feeding 5000+ by Norman Meeten | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to the word of God without argument. He highlights the repetition of certain events in the Bible, such as the fe |
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Something Is Wrong - Part 01 of 05 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of creation and the different types of lightness that exist. They explain that there is a natural lightness that covers our person |
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Prevailing Prayers by Sharon Ries | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God through prayer. He references James 4:8, which encourages believers to draw near to God and promises th |
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Feeding the Lost Multitude - Part 1 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young preacher who wanted to attract the masses and started preaching on a goods box in the street. Eventually, they were directe |







