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Mark 3:4

American Standard Version

And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

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Mark 3:4 in other translations

He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?” But they were silent.

Mark 3:4 · World English Bible

Mark 3:4 in context

  1. 2And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
  2. 3And he saith unto the man that had his hand withered, Stand forth.
  3. 4And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
  4. 5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.
  5. 6And the Pharisees went out, and straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.