Mark 3:10
New International Version
For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him.

New Living Translation
He had healed many people that day, so all the sick people eagerly pushed forward to touch him.

English Standard Version
for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed around him to touch him.

Berean Standard Bible
For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.

Berean Literal Bible
For He healed many, so as for as many as had diseases to press upon Him, that they might touch Him.

King James Bible
For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

New King James Version
For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him.

New American Standard Bible
for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had diseases pushed in around Him in order to touch Him.

NASB 1995
for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed around Him in order to touch Him.

NASB 1977
for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed about Him in order to touch Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
for He had healed many, with the result that all those who had afflictions pressed around Him in order to touch Him.

Amplified Bible
for He had healed many, and as a result all who had diseases pressed around Him to touch Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Since he had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward him to touch him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Since He had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward Him to touch Him.

American Standard Version
for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.

Contemporary English Version
After Jesus had healed many people, the other sick people begged him to let them touch him.

English Revised Version
for he had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues pressed upon him that they might touch him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He had cured so many that everyone with a disease rushed up to him in order to touch him.

Good News Translation
He had healed many people, and all the sick kept pushing their way to him in order to touch him.

International Standard Version
because he had healed so many people that everyone who had diseases kept crowding up against him in order to touch him.

Majority Standard Bible
For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.

NET Bible
For he had healed many, so that all who were afflicted with diseases pressed toward him in order to touch him.

New Heart English Bible
For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he had healed many; so that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had diseases.

Weymouth New Testament
For He had cured many of the people, so that all who had any ailments pressed upon Him, to touch Him.

World English Bible
For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for He healed many, so that they threw themselves on Him, in order to touch Him—as many as had plagues;

Berean Literal Bible
For He healed many, so as for as many as had diseases to press upon Him, that they might touch Him.

Young's Literal Translation
for he did heal many, so that they threw themselves on him, in order to touch him -- as many as had plagues;

Smith's Literal Translation
For he cured many; so as to fall upon him that they might touch him, as many as had plagues.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he healed many, so that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had evils.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he healed so many, that as many of them as had wounds would rush toward him in order to touch him.

New American Bible
He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him.

New Revised Standard Version
for he had cured many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he was healing so many, that others pushed toward him so as to touch him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he was healing many until they would be falling on him so that they might touch him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For he cured many, so that as many as had diseases rushed upon him, that they might touch him.

Godbey New Testament
For He healed many; so that they were falling before Him so that they might touch Him, so many as had diseases.

Haweis New Testament
for he healed many; insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had afflictive diseases.

Mace New Testament
for having healed abundance of people, all that were afflicted with any grievous distemper pressed upon him to touch him.

Weymouth New Testament
For He had cured many of the people, so that all who had any ailments pressed upon Him, to touch Him.

Worrell New Testament
for He had healed many, so that as many as had plagues pressed upon Him, that they might touch Him.

Worsley New Testament
so that whoever had any maladies, crouded upon Him to touch Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Multitudes Follow Jesus
9Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him. 10For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him. 11And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”…

Cross References
Matthew 4:23-24
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.

Luke 6:19
The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Matthew 14:35-36
And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Luke 4:40
At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.

Matthew 8:16-17
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. / This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”

Luke 5:15
But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Matthew 12:15
Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,

Acts 5:15-16
As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. / Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.

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 7:21
At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Matthew 15:30-31
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 9:11
But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...

John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.


Treasury of Scripture

For he had healed many; so that they pressed on him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

he had.

Matthew 12:15
But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Matthew 14:14
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

pressed.

Mark 5:27,28
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment…

Mark 6:56
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

Matthew 14:36
And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

and many.

Mark 5:29
And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

Genesis 12:17
And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.

Numbers 11:33
And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.

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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.














For He had healed so many
This phrase highlights the extensive and miraculous healing ministry of Jesus. The Greek word for "healed" is "therapeuō," which implies not just physical healing but also restoration and care. This reflects Jesus' compassion and divine authority, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah who would bring healing (Isaiah 53:4-5). Historically, this demonstrates the growing reputation of Jesus as a healer, drawing large crowds who sought relief from their ailments.

that all who had diseases
The term "diseases" in Greek is "mastigas," which can also mean "scourges" or "afflictions." This suggests not only physical ailments but also the spiritual and social burdens that accompanied them. In the Jewish context, disease was often seen as a result of sin or divine punishment, and those afflicted were marginalized. Jesus' willingness to heal all, regardless of their condition, underscores His role as the compassionate Savior who breaks social barriers and offers holistic healing.

were pressing forward
The Greek word "epipiptō" is used here, meaning to rush upon or to press forward eagerly. This conveys the desperation and urgency of the people seeking Jesus. It reflects the deep human need for healing and the hope that Jesus inspired. Archaeologically, this scene is consistent with the crowded and bustling nature of first-century Galilean towns, where news of a healer would spread rapidly, drawing multitudes.

to touch Him
Touching Jesus was seen as a means of receiving His healing power. In the cultural and religious context of the time, touch was significant; it could render one unclean according to Jewish law, especially if the person was diseased. However, Jesus reverses this notion, as His touch brings purity and healing instead of defilement. This act of faith, reaching out to touch Jesus, symbolizes the personal and transformative encounter with the divine, emphasizing that faith in Jesus transcends ritual purity and brings about true restoration.

(10) As many as had plagues.--Literally, scourges; the same word as in Acts 22:24, Hebrews 11:36.

Verse 10. - As many as had plagues - the Greek word is μάστιγας; literally, scourges, painful disorders - pressed upon him (ὥστε ἐπιπίπτειν αὐτῷ); literally, fell upon him, clung to him, hoping that the very contact with him might heal them. This expression, "scourges," reminds us that diseases are a punishment on account of our sins.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

He had healed
ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

so many
πολλοὺς (pollous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

that
ὥστε (hōste)
Conjunction
Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.

all
ὅσοι (hosoi)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.

who had
εἶχον (eichon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

diseases
μάστιγας (mastigas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3148: Probably from the base of massaomai; a whip.

were pressing forward
ἐπιπίπτειν (epipiptein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1968: To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.

to
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

touch
ἅψωνται (hapsōntai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 680: Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.

Him.
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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