Mark 3:3
New International Version
Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”

New Living Translation
Jesus said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand in front of everyone.”

English Standard Version
And he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come here.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He says to the man having the withered hand, "Arise into the midst."

King James Bible
And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

New King James Version
And He said to the man who had the withered hand, “Step forward.”

New American Standard Bible
He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!”

NASB 1995
He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!”

NASB 1977
And He said to the man with the withered hand, “Rise and come forward!”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!”

Amplified Bible
He said to the man whose hand was withered, “Get up and come forward!”

Christian Standard Bible
He told the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand before us.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He told the man with the paralyzed hand, “Stand before us.”

American Standard Version
And he saith unto the man that had his hand withered, Stand forth.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus told the man to stand up where everyone could see him.

English Revised Version
And he saith unto the man that had his hand withered, Stand forth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So he told the man with the paralyzed hand, "Stand in the center [of the synagogue]."

Good News Translation
Jesus said to the man, "Come up here to the front."

International Standard Version
He told the man with the paralyzed hand, "Come forward."

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, ?Stand up among us.?

NET Bible
So he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Stand up among all these people."

New Heart English Bible
And he said to the man with the withered hand, "Stand up in the middle."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he saith to the man who had the withered hand, Stand forth.

Weymouth New Testament
"Come forward," said He to the man with the shrivelled arm.

World English Bible
He said to the man whose hand was withered, “Stand up.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He says to the man having the hand withered, “Rise up in the midst.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He says to the man having the withered hand, "Arise into the midst."

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith to the man having the hand withered, 'Rise up in the midst.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he says to the man having the hand dried up, Rise in the midst.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to the man who had the withered hand: Stand up in the midst.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Stand up in the middle.”

New American Bible
He said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up here before us.”

New Revised Standard Version
And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to the man whose hand was withered, Stand up in the midst.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said to that man whose hand was shriveled, “Stand in the center.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to the man who had the withered hand: Arise, and come into the midst.

Godbey New Testament
And He says to the man having a withered hand; Rise up in the midst.

Haweis New Testament
And he saith to the man who had the withered hand, Rise up in the midst.

Mace New Testament
he said then to the man who had the withered hand, rise and stand there in the midst.

Weymouth New Testament
"Come forward," said He to the man with the shrivelled arm.

Worrell New Testament
And He saith to the man having the withered hand, "Arise in the midst."

Worsley New Testament
And He said to the man, that had the withered hand, Rise up into the midst:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
2In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. 3Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.” 4And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.…

Cross References
Matthew 12:10-13
and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” ...

Luke 6:8-10
But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. / Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” / And after looking around at all of them, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and it was restored.

John 5:8-9
Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,

Matthew 9:4
But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Luke 5:22-24
Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? / Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’ / But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Luke 13:14
But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.”

John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

Matthew 12:9
Moving on from there, Jesus entered their synagogue,

Luke 14:3-4
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” / But they remained silent. Then Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him on his way.

John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

Exodus 4:6-7
Furthermore, the LORD said to Moses, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, white as snow. / “Put your hand back inside your cloak,” said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin.

1 Kings 13:4-6
Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. / And the altar was split apart, and the ashes poured out, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. / Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before.

Isaiah 35:3-6
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

he saith.

Isaiah 42:4
He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Luke 6:8
But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

Stand forth.

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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.














Then Jesus said
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, where Jesus takes decisive action. The Greek word for "said" is "λέγει" (legei), which is in the present tense, indicating a continuous or repeated action. This suggests that Jesus' words are not just historical but have ongoing relevance. In the context of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus' words often carry authority and power, reflecting His divine nature and mission. His speech acts are transformative, bringing about healing, teaching, and revelation.

to the man with the withered hand
The "man with the withered hand" is central to this miracle story. The Greek term for "withered" is "ξηρανθείς" (xerantheis), which implies a condition of being dried up or paralyzed. This man's ailment symbolizes human frailty and the effects of sin and brokenness in the world. In the Jewish context, physical deformities often led to social and religious marginalization. By addressing this man, Jesus demonstrates His compassion and willingness to restore those who are marginalized and suffering.

Stand up
The command "Stand up" is translated from the Greek word "Ἔγειρε" (Egeire), which means to rise or awaken. This imperative is not just a physical instruction but a call to action and faith. In the biblical narrative, standing often signifies readiness, dignity, and a new beginning. Jesus' command challenges the man to respond in faith, trusting in Jesus' power to heal and restore. It is a call to move from a position of weakness to one of strength and wholeness.

among us
The phrase "among us" highlights the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry. The Greek word "μέσον" (meson) means in the midst or center. By instructing the man to stand among the people, Jesus is making a public demonstration of His power and authority. This act serves as a witness to the onlookers, challenging their understanding of the Sabbath and the nature of God's kingdom. It underscores the idea that Jesus' miracles are not just personal but have broader implications for the community and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Verses 3, 4. - Stand forth. The words in the original are Ἔγειραι εἰς τὸ μέσον Rise into the midst. In St. Matthew's account (Matthew 12:10), the scribes and Pharisees here ask our Lord, "Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?" The two accounts are easily reconciled if we first suppose the scribes and Pharisees to ask this question of our Lord, and then our Lord to answer them by putting their own question to them in another form. Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? Our Lord's meaning appears to be this: "If any one, baying it in his power, omits to do an act of mercy on the sabbath day-for one grievously afflicted, as this man is, if he is able to cure him, as I Christ am able, he does him a wrong; for he denies him that help which he owes him by the law of charity." Our Lord thus plainly signifies that not to do an act of kindness to a sick man on the sabbath day when you are able to do it, is really to do him a wrong. But it is never lawful to do a wrong; and therefore it is always lawful to do good, not excepting even the sabbath day, for that is dedicated to God and to good works. Whence it is a greater sin to do a wrong on the sabbath than on other days; for thus the sanctity of the sabbath is violated, just as it is all the more honoured and sanctified by doing good. In our Lord's judgment, then, to neglect to save, when you have it in your power to do so, is to destroy. They held their peace. They could not answer him. They are obstinate indeed in their infidelity, who, when they can say nothing against the truth, refuse to say anything for it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus] said
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

man
ἀνθρώπῳ (anthrōpō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

with
ἔχοντι (echonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

withered
ξηράν (xēran)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3584: Dry, withered; noun: dry land. From the base of xestes; arid; by implication, shrunken, earth.

hand,
χεῖρα (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

“Stand up
Ἔγειρε (Egeire)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

among [us].”
μέσον (meson)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).


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