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Mark 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Mark 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 3:4
Jesus poses a question exposing twisted priorities: 'Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill?' The question is profound—refusing to do good when opportunity exists is doing evil; failing to save life when possible is taking life. Jesus establishes moral binary: inaction isn't neutral. The Sabbath's purpose is doing good and preserving life. The irony is devastating: Pharisees plot Jesus' murder (v. 6) while condemning Him for healing! 'They held their peace' (ἐσιώπων) indicates guilty silence. Reformed theology emphasizes law's purpose is love.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 3:4
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“I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?”
“Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? that they might accuse him.”
“when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread”
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.,And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:,,,,,,,,”
“and immediately she stood up straight”
“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest.”