Mark 3:4
“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.”
What does Mark 3:4 mean?
Mark 3:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus heals a man with a withered…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sabbath Dilemma: Choosing Good Over Ritual
In Mark 3:4, Jesus poses a profound question to the religious leaders of His time: "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." This confrontation exemplifies the tension between ritual…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am humbled by Your infinite wisdom and eternal love that surpasses all understanding. I reflect upon the words spoken by Your Son, Jesus Christ, in Mark 3:4, where He poses the profound question: "Is it lawful to do good on the…
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