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Mark 3:34 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Mark 3:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 3 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!”
Mark 3:34 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 3:34
Jesus 'looked round about on them which sat about him' with deliberate gaze, then declared: 'Behold my mother and my brethren!' The circular look includes all disciples sitting at His feet. The emphatic 'Behold' (ἴδε) commands attention to profound truth: spiritual family supersedes biological family. Those positioned 'about him' (περὶ αὐτόν)—in intimate circle of discipleship—constitute His true family. This doesn't dishonor Mary or half-brothers but establishes kingdom priority: relationship with Christ through faith creates family bonds stronger than blood. Reformed theology emphasizes unio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 3:34
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“and said”
“as he said these things”
“he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son”
“Don't touch me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'”
“Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers{The word for brothers here may be also correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.} that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”
“my sister”
“for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“my sister”
“I will praise you.”