Mark 3:9

And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

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Other Translations for Mark 3:9

BSB

Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.

AKJV

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

CPDV

And he told his disciples that a small boat would be useful to him, because of the crowd, lest they press upon him.

ERV

And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

NHEB

And he told his disciples that a small boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they would not press on him.

SMT

And he said to his disciples, that a small vessel should remain for him, on account of the crowd, that they might not press him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 3:9

AndG2532ConjunctionhespakeG2036tohisG846 disciplesG3101Noun Masculine thatG2443ConjunctionasmallshipG4142Noun NeutershouldwaitonG4342Verb himG846 becauseG1223PrepositionofthemultitudeG3793Noun Masculine lestG3363ConjunctiontheyshouldthrongG2346Verb himG846

Commentary for Mark 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 3:9

Summary

Jesus arranges boat for crowd management

Place

Sea of Galilee

Event

Jesus prepares boat for crowds

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD