Mark 3:28
New International Version
Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,

New Living Translation
“I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven,

English Standard Version
“Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter,

Berean Standard Bible
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

Berean Literal Bible
Truly I say to you that all sins and blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, as many as they shall have blasphemed.

King James Bible
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

New King James Version
“Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter;

New American Standard Bible
“Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons and daughters of men, and whatever blasphemies they commit;

NASB 1995
“Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;

NASB 1977
“Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;

Legacy Standard Bible
“Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;

Amplified Bible
“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and all the abusive and blasphemous things they say;

Christian Standard Bible
“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies they utter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I assure you: People will be forgiven for all sins and whatever blasphemies they may blaspheme.

American Standard Version
Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

Contemporary English Version
I promise you that any of the sinful things you say or do can be forgiven, no matter how terrible those things are.

English Revised Version
Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I can guarantee this truth: People will be forgiven for any sin or curse.

Good News Translation
"I assure you that people can be forgiven all their sins and all the evil things they may say.

International Standard Version
I tell all of you with certainty, people will be forgiven their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter.

Majority Standard Bible
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

NET Bible
I tell you the truth, people will be forgiven for all sins, even all the blasphemies they utter.

New Heart English Bible
Truly I tell you, all human sins will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;

Webster's Bible Translation
Verily I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and any blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme:

Weymouth New Testament
In solemn truth I tell you that all their sins may be pardoned to the sons of men, and all their blasphemies, however they may have blasphemed;

World English Bible
“Most certainly I tell you, all sins of the descendants of man will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Truly I say to you that all sins will be forgiven to the sons of men, and slanders with which they might have slandered,

Berean Literal Bible
Truly I say to you that all sins and blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, as many as they shall have blasphemed.

Young's Literal Translation
'Verily I say to you, that all the sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and evil speakings with which they might speak evil,

Smith's Literal Translation
Truly I say to you, That all sins shall be remitted to the sons of men, and defamations whatever they defame:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Amen I say to you, that all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and the blasphemies wherewith they shall blaspheme:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Amen I say to you, that all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and the blasphemies by which they will have blasphemed.

New American Bible
Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them.

New Revised Standard Version
“Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Truly I say to you, that all sins and blasphemies which men blaspheme, shall be forgiven to them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Truly I say to you, all sins and blasphemies that the sons of men will blaspheme shall be forgiven them,”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Verily I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever impious speeches they may utter;

Godbey New Testament
Truly I say unto you, that all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies whatsoever they may blaspheme:

Haweis New Testament
Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme:

Mace New Testament
I declare unto you, all the sins which men may commit, and whatsoever blasphemies they may utter, may be forgiven them.

Weymouth New Testament
In solemn truth I tell you that all their sins may be pardoned to the sons of men, and all their blasphemies, however they may have blasphemed;

Worrell New Testament
Verily I say to you, all the sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and the blasphemies whatsoever they blaspheme;

Worsley New Testament
Verily I tell you, that all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith they may blaspheme:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Unpardonable Sin
27Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house. 28Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter. 29But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”…

Cross References
Matthew 12:31-32
Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. / Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.

Luke 12:10
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 10:26-27
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

Acts 13:38-39
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. / Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Jeremiah 31:34
No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.

Romans 3:23-24
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, / and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:13-14
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 8:12
For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.


Treasury of Scripture

Truly I say to you, All sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies with which soever they shall blaspheme:

Matthew 12:31,32
Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men…

Luke 12:10
And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

Hebrews 6:4-8
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, …

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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.














Truly I tell you
This phrase is a translation of the Greek "ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν" (amēn legō hymin), where "ἀμὴν" (amen) is a term of affirmation, often translated as "verily" or "truly." It is used by Jesus to emphasize the truth and importance of what He is about to say. In a historical context, this phrase underscores the authority of Jesus' teachings, as He speaks with divine certainty and assurance. It is a call for the listener to pay close attention to the profound truth being revealed.

the sons of men
This phrase, "οἱ υἱοὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων" (hoi huioi tōn anthrōpōn), is a Semitic expression referring to humanity in general. It emphasizes the universality of the message, indicating that what follows applies to all people. In the biblical narrative, "sons of men" often highlights human frailty and the need for divine grace. It is a reminder of our shared human condition and the inclusive nature of God's offer of forgiveness.

will be forgiven
The Greek word "ἀφεθήσεται" (aphethēsetai) is used here, which means "will be forgiven" or "will be sent away." This term conveys the idea of releasing someone from the burden of sin, a central theme in Christian theology. Forgiveness is a divine act of grace, underscoring God's willingness to pardon and restore those who repent. Historically, this promise of forgiveness would have been revolutionary, offering hope and redemption to a world burdened by sin.

all sins
The phrase "πάντα τὰ ἁμαρτήματα" (panta ta hamartēmata) refers to "all sins," indicating the comprehensive nature of God's forgiveness. The term "ἁμαρτήματα" (hamartēmata) is derived from "ἁμαρτία" (hamartia), meaning "sin" or "missing the mark." This highlights the breadth of God's mercy, extending to every transgression. In a scriptural context, it reassures believers that no sin is too great to be forgiven, provided there is genuine repentance.

and blasphemies
The Greek word "βλασφημίαι" (blasphēmiai) refers to "blasphemies," which are acts of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things. This term underscores the severity of such offenses, yet it is included in the list of forgivable sins. Historically, blasphemy was considered a grave sin, often punishable by death under Jewish law. The inclusion of blasphemies in the scope of forgiveness highlights the radical nature of Jesus' message of grace.

as many as they utter
The phrase "ὅσα ἐὰν βλασφημήσωσιν" (hosa ean blasphēmēsōsin) translates to "as many as they utter," emphasizing the limitless extent of God's forgiveness. The use of "ὅσα" (hosa) suggests an indefinite number, reinforcing the idea that God's grace is boundless. In a theological context, this assures believers that repeated offenses can be forgiven, encouraging a continual return to God in repentance and faith. This reflects the enduring patience and love of God towards humanity.

Verse 28. - All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, etc. St. Mark adds the words (ver. 30), "Because they said, [ἔλεγον, 'they were saying,'] He hath an unclean spirit." This helps us much to the true meaning of this declaration. Our Lord does not here speak of every sin against the Holy Spirit, but of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. These words of St. Mark point to a sin of the tongue mere especially, although not excluding thoughts and deeds against the Holy Spirit. Observe what these scribes and Pharisees did; they cavilled at works manifestly Divine - works wrought by God for the salvation of men, by which he confirmed his faith and truth. Now, when they spake against these, and knowingly and of malice ascribed them to the evil spirit, then they blasphemed against the Holy Ghost, dishonoring God by assigning his power to Satan. What could be more hateful than this? What greater blasphemy could be imagined? And surely they must be guilty of this sin who ascribe the fruits and actions of the Holy Spirit to an impure and unholy source, and so strive to mar his work and to hinder his influence in the hearts of men.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Truly
Ἀμὴν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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.

you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

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

sons
υἱοῖς (huiois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of men
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

will be forgiven
ἀφεθήσεται (aphethēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

sins
ἁμαρτήματα (hamartēmata)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 265: A fault, sin, evil deed. From hamartano; a sin.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

blasphemies,
βλασφημίαι (blasphēmiai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 988: Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification.

as many as
ὅσα (hosa)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.

they utter.
βλασφημήσωσιν (blasphēmēsōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.


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