Mark 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 3:17 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thund..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 3:17 — KJV
“And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:”
— Mark 3:17 (KJV)
Mark 3:17 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 3:17
“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”
Shares key themes with Mark 3:17: james, son, zebedee
“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;”
Shares key themes with Mark 3:17: james, son, zebedee
“And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”
Shares key themes with Mark 3:17: james, son, zebedee
“And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.”
Shares key themes with Mark 3:17: james, son, zebedee
“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.”
Shares key themes with Mark 3:17: james, son, zebedee
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