Mark 3:28

The Unpardonable Sin

28 Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter. ¹

Mark 3:28 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 3:28

Verily I say unto you
The Scribes and Pharisees, who had not only blasphemed him, but the Spirit of God also:

all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies
wherewith soever they shall blaspheme;
God; or the Son of God, angels, and men, and that through the blood of Christ, and when brought to a sense of the evil of them; for though pardon is procured before, it is not applied till then; (See Gill on Matthew 12:31).

Mark 3:28 In-Context

26 And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.

27 Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

28 Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.

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

30 Jesus made this statement because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”

Cross References

• 1. (Matthew 12:31–32)