Mark 3:4
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.”Mark 3:4
What Does Mark 3:4 Mean?
Mark 3:4 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Mark 3:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 6:9“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”Galatians 6:10“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”Matthew 12:10“And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.”Matthew 12:12“How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”Luke 14:1“And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.”John 5:10“The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.”Hosea 6:6“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”Mark 2:27“And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:”Luke 13:13“And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”Luke 14:3“And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?”Mark 9:34“But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.”John 7:19“Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?”Mark 2:28“Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.”
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