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Mark 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Mark 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:”
Mark 3:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 3:17
James and John, sons of Zebedee, were surnamed 'Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder.' This nickname reflects zealous, intense temperament—illustrated when they wanted to call fire on Samaritans (Luke 9:54). The name reveals both positive (passionate zeal) and negative (anger, ambition) traits. Jesus names them prophetically, acknowledging nature while planning to transform it. John eventually becomes 'apostle of love,' demonstrating grace's transforming power.
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Cross-References for Mark 3:17
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“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”
“James”
“and active”
“don't spare”
“turning around”
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“the sons of Zebedee”
“Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.”
“James”