Mark 3:29
New International Version
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

New Living Translation
but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences.”

English Standard Version
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—

Berean Standard Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”

Berean Literal Bible
But whoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness, to the age, but is guilty of eternal sin."

King James Bible
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

New King James Version
but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation” —

New American Standard Bible
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—

NASB 1995
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin “—

NASB 1977
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—

Legacy Standard Bible
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—

Amplified Bible
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit and His power [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin [a sin which is unforgivable in this present age as well as in the age to come]”—

Christian Standard Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” —

American Standard Version
but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

Contemporary English Version
But if you speak against the Holy Spirit, you can never be forgiven. That sin will be held against you forever.

English Revised Version
but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But whoever curses the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. He is guilty of an everlasting sin."

Good News Translation
But whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, because he has committed an eternal sin." (

International Standard Version
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never be forgiven, but is guilty of eternal sin."

Majority Standard Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is in danger of eternal damnation.”

NET Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, but is guilty of an eternal sin"

New Heart English Bible
but whoever may blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin"--

Webster's Bible Translation
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never hath forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

Weymouth New Testament
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, he remains for ever unabsolved: he is guilty of a sin of the Ages."

World English Bible
but whoever may blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but whoever may slander in regard to the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness—throughout the age, but is in danger of continuous judgment;

Berean Literal Bible
But whoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit does not have forgiveness, to the age, but is guilty of eternal sin."

Young's Literal Translation
but whoever may speak evil in regard to the Holy Spirit hath not forgiveness -- to the age, but is in danger of age-during judgment;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And whoever should defame against the Holy Spirit has no remission forever, but he is liable to the penalty of eternal condemnation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, shall never have forgiveness, but shall be guilty of an everlasting sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he who will have blasphemed against the Holy Spirit shall not have forgiveness in eternity; instead he shall be guilty of an eternal offense.”

New American Bible
But whoever blasphemes against the holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin.”

New Revised Standard Version
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, shall never be forgiven, but is guilty before the everlasting judgment.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But there is never forgiveness to whoever will blaspheme against The Spirit of Holiness, but he is condemned to eternal judgment;”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
but whoever will speak impiously against the Holy Spirit shall never have forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.

Godbey New Testament
but whosoever may blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is subject of eternal condemnation.

Haweis New Testament
but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness to eternity, but is adjudged to everlasting damnation.

Mace New Testament
but he that shall blaspheme against the holy Ghost, shall never be pardoned, but shall be obnoxious to eternal punishment.

Weymouth New Testament
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, he remains for ever unabsolved: he is guilty of a sin of the Ages."

Worrell New Testament
but whosoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness forever, but is guilty of an eternal sin;

Worsley New Testament
but whosoever blasphemeth against the holy Ghost never hath forgiveness, but is liable to eternal damnation:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Unpardonable Sin
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.” 30Jesus made this statement because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”…

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.

Hebrews 6:4-6
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.

Hebrews 10:26-29
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. / Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. ...

1 John 5:16
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

Matthew 12:24-28
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” / Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? ...

Luke 11:14-20
One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed, / but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.” / And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven. ...

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Numbers 15:30-31
But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.”

1 Samuel 2:25
If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.

Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

John 15:22-24
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. / Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. / If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

John 16:8-11
And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: / in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me; / in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me; ...


Treasury of Scripture

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost has never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.

but is.

Mark 12:40
Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

Matthew 25:46
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

2 Thessalonians 1:9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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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.














But whoever blasphemes
The phrase "but whoever blasphemes" introduces a grave warning. The Greek word for "blasphemes" is "βλασφημέω" (blasphemeo), which means to speak evil or slander. In the biblical context, it refers to a deliberate and conscious act of speaking against God or sacred things. Historically, blasphemy was considered a severe offense in Jewish law, punishable by death (Leviticus 24:16). This sets the stage for understanding the seriousness of the act being described.

against the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or "Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον" (Pneuma Hagion) in Greek, is the third person of the Trinity, co-equal with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit's role is to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). To blaspheme against the Holy Spirit is to reject His work and testimony about Christ. This is not a mere slip of the tongue but a willful, persistent rejection of the truth He reveals. In the historical context of Mark, Jesus was addressing the Pharisees, who attributed His miracles, performed by the Spirit's power, to Satan.

will never be forgiven
The phrase "will never be forgiven" underscores the eternal consequence of this sin. The Greek word "ἀφίημι" (aphiemi) means to send away or forgive. The use of "never" (οὐ μή, ou mē) is a strong double negative in Greek, emphasizing the impossibility of forgiveness for this sin. This highlights the gravity of rejecting the Holy Spirit's testimony, as it is through the Spirit that one comes to faith and repentance.

he is guilty of eternal sin
The term "guilty" translates from the Greek "ἔνοχος" (enochos), meaning liable or subject to. The phrase "eternal sin" (αἰωνίου ἁμαρτήματος, aiōniou hamartēmatos) indicates a sin with everlasting consequences. In the conservative Christian perspective, this is understood as a state of hardened unbelief, where the heart is so resistant to the Spirit's work that it cannot repent. This is not about a single act but a settled disposition against God's redemptive work through the Spirit.

(29) In danger of eternal damnation.--Better, eternal judgment, the Greek word not necessarily carrying with it the thoughts that now attach to the English. The best MSS., however, give, "in danger of an eternal sin"--i.e., of one which will, with its consequences, extend throughout the ages. It is, of course, more probable that a transcriber should have altered "sin" into "judgment," substituting an easier for a more difficult rendering, than the converse.

Verse 29. - Hath never forgiveness. Not that any sinner need despair of forgiveness through the fear that he may have committed this sin; for his repentance shows that his state of mind has never been one of entire enmity, and that he has not so grieved the Holy Spirit as to have been entirely forsaken by him. But is in danger of eternal damnation. The Greek words, according to the most approved reading, are ἀλλ ἔνοχός ἐστιν αἰωνίου ἁμαρτήματος: but is guilty of an eternal sin; thus showing that there are sins of which the effects and the punishment belong to eternity. He is bound by a chain or' sin from which he can never be loosed. (See St. John 9:41, "Therefore your sin remaineth.")

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δ’ (d’)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

whoever
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

blasphemes
βλασφημήσῃ (blasphēmēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.

against
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

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

Holy
Ἅγιον (Hagion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

{will} never
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

be
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

forgiven;
ἄφεσιν (aphesin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 859: A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.

he is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

guilty
ἔνοχός (enochos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1777: Involved in, held in, hence: liable, generally with dat. (or gen.) of the punishment. From enecho; liable to.

[of] eternal
αἰωνίου (aiōniou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual.

sin.”
ἁμαρτήματος (hamartēmatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 265: A fault, sin, evil deed. From hamartano; a sin.


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