Mark 3:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When Jesus' family heard what he was doing, they thought he was mad and went to get him under control.

Cross References

Acts 26:24

Before Paul finished defending himself, Festus shouted, “Paul, you're mad! Too much learning has driven you out of your mind.”

John 10:20

Many of them said, “He has a demon in him! He is mad! Why listen to him?”

Mark 3:31

Jesus' mother and brothers came and stood outside. Then they sent someone with a message for him to come out to them.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we seem out of our minds, it is between God and us. But if we are in our right minds, it is for your good.

2 Kings 9:11

Jehu went back to his officers, and one of them asked, “What did that mad prophet want? Is everything all right?” “You know him and how he talks,” Jehu answered.

Hosea 9:7

Israel, the time has come. You will get what you deserve, and you will know it. “Prophets are fools,” you say. “And God's messengers are mad.” Your terrible guilt has filled you with hatred.

Jeremiah 29:26

After the death of Jehoiada the priest, the LORD chose you to be the priest in charge of the temple security force. You know that anyone who acts mad and pretends to be a prophet should be arrested and put in chains and iron collars.