30 He said this because they were saying, "He has an impure spirit."
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
30 for they were saying, "He has an unclean spirit."
30 He gave this warning because they were accusing him of being in league with Evil.
30 because they said, "He has an unclean spirit."
30 He told them this because they were saying, "He's possessed by an evil spirit."
20 "You are demon-possessed," the crowd answered. "Who is trying to kill you?"
20 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
20 The crowd answered, "You have a demon! Who is seeking to kill you?"
20 The crowd said, "You're crazy! Who's trying to kill you? You're demon-possessed."
20 The people answered and said, "You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?"
20 The crowd replied, "You're demon possessed! Who's trying to kill you?"
(Read John 7:14-24)
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own finding out, but is from God's word, through the teaching of his Spirit. And amidst the disputes which disturb the world, if any man, of any nation, seeks to do the will of God, he shall know whether the doctrine is of God, or whether men speak of themselves. Only those who hate the truth shall be given up to errors which will be fatal. Surely it was as agreeable to the design of the sabbath to restore health to the afflicted, as to administer an outward rite. Jesus told them to decide on his conduct according to the spiritual import of the Divine law. We must not judge concerning any by their outward appearance, but by their worth, and by the gifts and graces of God's Spirit in them.
48 The Jews answered him, "Aren't we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?"
48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
48 The Jews answered him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
48 The Jews then said, "That clinches it. We were right all along when we called you a Samaritan and said you were crazy - demon-possessed!"
48 Then the Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
48 The people retorted, "You Samaritan devil! Didn't we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?"
(Read John 8:48-53)
Observe Christ's disregard of the applause of men. those who are dead to the praises of men can bear their contempt. God will seek the honour of all who do not seek their own. In these verses we have the doctrine of the everlasting happiness of believers. We have the character of a believer; he is one that keeps the sayings of the Lord Jesus. And the privilege of a believer; he shall by no means see death for ever. Though now they cannot avoid seeing death, and tasting it also, yet they shall shortly be where it will be no more forever, Exodus 14:13.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 3:30
Commentary on Mark 3:22-30
(Read Mark 3:22-30)
It was plain that the doctrine of Christ had a direct tendency to break the devil's power; and it was as plain, that casting of him out of the bodies of people, confirmed that doctrine; therefore Satan could not support such a design. Christ gave an awful warning against speaking such dangerous words. It is true the gospel promises, because Christ has purchased, forgiveness for the greatest sins and sinners; but by this sin, they would oppose the gifts of the Holy Ghost after Christ's ascension. Such is the enmity of the heart, that unconverted men pretend believers are doing Satan's work, when sinners are brought to repentance and newness of life.