Mark 3:14

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

BSB

He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,

WEB

He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach,

YLT

and he appointed twelve, that they may be with him, and that he may send them forth to preach,

F.O.G Original

He appointed 12 to be with Him so as to send them out proclaiming

F.O.G

He appointed 12 to be with Him so as to send them out proclaiming

F.O.G MSG

¹⁴He appointed twelve^c—designating them apostles^d—that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach

Footnotes:

¹⁴^c Twelve: This number corresponds to the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing the restoration and renewal of God’s people.
¹⁴^d Apostles: Literally “sent ones”—those commissioned with divine authority to represent Jesus and establish His kingdom.