Mark 3:28

Verse

Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

American Standard Version (1901)

Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

Bible in Basic English

Truly, I say to you, The sons of men will have forgiveness for all their sins and for all the evil words they say:

Free Bible Version

“I tell you the truth: all sins and blasphemies can be forgiven,

Geneva Bible 1599

Verely I say vnto you, all sinnes shalbe forgiuen vnto the children of men, and blasphemies, wherewith they blaspheme:

King James (Authorized) Version

Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

One Unity Resource Bible

Most certainly I tell you, all sins of the descendants of man will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;

Plain English Version

Listen, people might do bad things, and they might say bad things against God, but later, if they are sorry for those bad things, God can say they are not guilty.

Translation for Translators

Jesus also said, “Consider this carefully! People may sin in many ways and they may speak evilly about God, but if they then are sorry and ask God to forgive them, God will forgive them for doing that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Truly I say to you, all sins of the sons of men will be forgiven, even all the blasphemies which they utter,

Noah Webster Bible

Verily I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and any blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme:

World English Bible

“Most certainly I tell you, all sins of the descendants of man will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;

Young's Literal Translation

'Verily I say to you, that all the sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and evil speakings with which they might speak evil,

Context

The Unpardonable Sin

²⁷Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.²⁸Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.²⁹But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”

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Summary

In Mark 3:28, Jesus declares that all sins and blasphemies can be forgiven, except for blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This verse highlights the seriousness of rejecting the work of the Holy Spirit and attributing it to evil. It serves as a warning against hardening one's heart to the conviction and guidance of the Holy Spirit, as such a rejection can lead to spiritual consequences. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Because they, said, he hath an, unclean spirit. They charged Christ with having a devil, and his miracles with being wrought by the help of the devil; when, at the same time, they knew in their own consciences they were works which were wrought by the finger and Spirit of God, and so were guilty of the sin against the Holy Ghost; the unpardonable sin, for which there is no remission: and this is mentioned as a reason why our Lord said what he did concerning that sin; because they had been guilty of it, and so were liable to everlasting punishment on account of it. Because they, said, he hath an, unclean spirit. They charged Christ with having a devil, and his miracles with being wrought by the help of the devil; when, at the same time, they knew in their own consciences they were works which were wrought by the finger and Spirit of God, and so were guilty of the sin against the Holy Ghost; the unpardonable sin, for which there is no remission: and this is mentioned as a reason why our Lord said what he did concerning that sin; because they had been guilty of it, and so were liable to everlasting punishment on account of it. Mark 3:31 mar 3:31 mar 3:31 mar 3:31There came then his brethren and his mother,.... At the same time he was speaking to the Scribes, who seem to be different persons from his friends and kinsmen, Mar 3:21, and standing without; for Christ was within, in the house, talking with the Scribes and Pharisees, and preaching to the people; and the crowd being so great, that they could not get into the house; they sent unto him, calling him: they not only sent one in to let him know who they were, and that they were without doors, desirous to speak with him; but also, with a voice as loud as they could, called to him themselves; See Gill on Mat 12:46.