Mark 3:23

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus told the people to gather around him. Then he spoke to them in riddles and said: How can Satan force himself out?

Cross References

Matthew 13:34

Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories.

Mark 4:2

He used stories to teach them many things, and this is part of what he taught:

Matthew 4:10

Jesus answered, “Go away Satan! The Scriptures say: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”

Psalm 49:4

I have in mind a mystery that I will explain while playing my harp.

Matthew 13:3

Then he taught them many things by using stories. He said: A farmer went out to scatter seed in a field.

Mark 3:24

A nation whose people fight each other won't last very long.

Mark 4:11

He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.

Mark 12:1

Jesus then told them this story: A farmer once planted a vineyard. He built a wall around it and dug a pit to crush the grapes in. He also built a lookout tower. Then he rented out his vineyard and left the country.