Mar 3:20 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 3:20-35: 3:20-35 This story about Jesus and his family (3:20-21 and 31-35 ) brackets a controversy story about Jesus’ exorcisms (3:22-30 ); this arrangement identifies Jesus’ family with the religious leaders in opposing him. 3:20 That Jesus and the disciples can’t find time to eat emphasizes Jesus’ great popularity with the crowds (3:7-9 ).

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‏ Mark 3:20

Summary for Mark 3:20-35: 3:20-35 ^a This story about Jesus and his family (3:20-21 ^b and 31-35 ^c) brackets a controversy story about Jesus’ exorcisms (3:22-30 ^d); this arrangement identifies Jesus’ family with the religious leaders in opposing him. 3:20 ^e That Jesus and the disciples can’t find time to eat emphasizes Jesus’ great popularity with the crowds (3:7-9 ^f).