Mark 3:1
New International Version
Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there.

New Living Translation
Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand.

English Standard Version
Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand.

Berean Standard Bible
Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there.

Berean Literal Bible
And He entered into the synagogue again, and a man having a withered hand was there.

King James Bible
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

New King James Version
And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.

New American Standard Bible
He entered a synagogue again; and a man was there whose hand was withered.

NASB 1995
He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered.

NASB 1977
And He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there with a withered hand.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there with a withered hand.

Amplified Bible
Again Jesus went into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered.

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a shriveled hand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a paralyzed hand.

American Standard Version
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had his hand withered.

Contemporary English Version
The next time Jesus went into the synagogue, a man with a paralyzed hand was there.

English Revised Version
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had his hand withered.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus went into a synagogue again. A man who had a paralyzed hand was there.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus went back to the synagogue, where there was a man who had a paralyzed hand.

International Standard Version
Jesus went into the synagogue again, and a man with a paralyzed hand was there.

Majority Standard Bible
Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there.

NET Bible
Then Jesus entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.

New Heart English Bible
And he entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had his hand withered.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had a withered hand.

Weymouth New Testament
At another time, when He went to the synagogue, there was a man there with one arm shrivelled up.

World English Bible
He entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there whose hand was withered.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He entered again into the synagogue, and there was there a man having the hand withered,

Berean Literal Bible
And He entered into the synagogue again, and a man having a withered hand was there.

Young's Literal Translation
And he entered again into the synagogue, and there was there a man having the hand withered,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he went again into the synagogue; and a man was there having the hand dried up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND he entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had a withered hand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And again, he entered into the synagogue. And there was a man there who had a withered hand.

New American Bible
Again he entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand.

New Revised Standard Version
Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
JESUS entered again into the synagogue, and there was there a man whose hand was withered.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua again entered the synagogue and a certain man was there, whose hand was shriveled.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand.

Godbey New Testament
He came again into the synagogue, a man was there having a withered hand.

Haweis New Testament
AND he entered again into the synagogue; and a man was there who had a withered hand.

Mace New Testament
Another time he entred into the synagogue, when a man was there who had a withered hand.

Weymouth New Testament
At another time, when He went to the synagogue, there was a man there with one arm shrivelled up.

Worrell New Testament
And He entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there, having his hand withered.

Worsley New Testament
And He went another time into a synagogue, where there was a man that had a withered hand:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
1 Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there. 2In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.…

Cross References
Matthew 12:9-14
Moving on from there, Jesus entered their synagogue, / and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? ...

Luke 6:6-11
On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. / Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. ...

John 5:8-9
Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,

Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Luke 13:10-17
One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, / and a woman there had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was hunched over and could not stand up straight. / When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.” ...

John 9:14-16
Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath. / So the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. The man answered, “He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.” / Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.

Luke 14:1-6
One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely. / Right there before Him was a man with dropsy. / So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” ...

John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Exodus 31:14-15
Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people. / For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death.

Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ...

Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

Jeremiah 17:21-22
This is what the LORD says: Take heed for yourselves; do not carry a load or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. / You must not carry a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath day, but you must keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your forefathers.


Treasury of Scripture

And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

he entered.

Mark 1:21
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

Matthew 12:9-14
And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: …

Luke 6:6-11
And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered…

withered.

1 Kings 13:4
And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.

John 5:3
In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

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Mark 3
1. Jesus heals the withered hand,
10. and many other infirmities;
11. rebukes the unclean spirit;
13. chooses his twelve apostles;
22. convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;
31. and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.














Once again
This phrase indicates a recurring action, suggesting that Jesus frequently visited synagogues. The Greek word used here, "πάλιν" (palin), implies repetition and continuity. It highlights Jesus' commitment to teaching and engaging with the Jewish community in their places of worship. Historically, synagogues were central to Jewish religious life, serving as places of prayer, study, and community gathering. Jesus' repeated visits underscore His dedication to reaching people within their cultural and religious contexts.

Jesus
The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name is significant as it encapsulates the mission and identity of Christ as the Savior. In the context of Mark's Gospel, Jesus is portrayed as the authoritative Son of God, whose actions and teachings reveal the Kingdom of God. His presence in the synagogue signifies the breaking in of God's kingdom into the established religious order.

entered the synagogue
The synagogue was a central institution in Jewish religious life, functioning as a place of worship, teaching, and community assembly. The Greek word "συναγωγή" (synagōgē) means "gathering" or "assembly." Jesus' entry into the synagogue is symbolic of His engagement with the Jewish faith and His role as a teacher and reformer. It also sets the stage for the confrontation with religious authorities, a recurring theme in the Gospels.

and a man with a withered hand
The phrase "withered hand" describes a physical ailment, likely a form of paralysis or atrophy. The Greek word "ξηρανθείς" (xēranthēis) means "dried up" or "withered," indicating a loss of function and vitality. In the cultural and religious context of the time, physical disabilities were often seen as signs of sin or divine disfavor. The presence of this man in the synagogue highlights the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, as He reaches out to those marginalized by society.

was there
This simple phrase establishes the setting and introduces the man as a key figure in the narrative. The Greek word "ἐκεῖ" (ekei) means "there," indicating the man's presence in the synagogue at the same time as Jesus. This encounter is divinely orchestrated, setting the stage for a demonstration of Jesus' compassion and authority. The man's presence also serves as a catalyst for the unfolding conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders, emphasizing the tension between human need and legalistic tradition.

III.

(1-6) A man there which had a withered hand.--See Notes on Matthew 12:9-14. St. Mark omits the reference to the sheep fallen into a pit, and, on the other hand, gives more graphically our Lord's "looking round" with an "anger" which yet had in it a touch as of pitying grief. The form of the Greek participle implies compassion as well as sorrow. St. Mark alone names (Mark 3:6) the Herodians as joining with the Pharisees in their plot for His destruction. On the Herodians, see Notes on Matthew 11:8; Matthew 22:16.

Verse 1. - He entered again into the synagogue. St. Matthew (Matthew 12:9) says, "their synagogue" (εἰς τὴν συναγωγὴν) This would probably be on the next sabbath after that named at the close of the last chapter. And there was a man there which had a withered hand (ἐξηραμμένην ἔχων τὴν χεῖρα); literally, which had his hand withered, or dried up. And they watched him (παρετήρουν αὐτὸν); kept watching him. There were probably scribes sent for this purpose from Jerusalem. St. Jerome informs us that in an apocryphal Gospel in use amongst the Nazarenes and Ebionites, the man whose hand was withered is described as a mason, and is said to have asked for help in the following terms: - "I was a mason, seeking my living by manual labour. I beseech thee, Jesus, to restore me the use of my hand, that I may not be compelled to beg my bread." This is so far consistent with St. Mark's description (ἐξηραμμένην ἔχων τὴν χεῖρα) as to show that the malady was the result of disease or accident, and not congenital. St. Luke (Luke 6:6) informs us that it was the right hand. The disease probably extended through the whole arm according to the wider meaning of the Greek word It seems to have been a kind of atrophy, causing a gradual drying up of the limb; which in such a condition was beyond the reach of any mere human skill.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Once again
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

[Jesus] entered
εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

synagogue,
συναγωγήν (synagōgēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

with
ἔχων (echōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

a
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

withered
ἐξηραμμένην (exērammenēn)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3583: To dry up, parch, be ripened, wither, waste away. From xeros; to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature.

hand
χεῖρα (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

there.
ἐκεῖ (ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.


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