Mark 3:29

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

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however, someone who blasphemes against the Ruach HaKodesh never has forgiveness but is guilty of an eternal sin."

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

but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

Mark 3:29 KJV warns with profound solemnity about the spiritual danger of blaspheming the Holy Ghost. This verse is part of Jesus' response to the scribes who accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons.

Context of Mark 3:29

In Mark 3:22, scribes from Jerusalem, witnessing Jesus' powerful miracles and exorcisms, attributed His divine power to Satan. Jesus eloquently refutes their illogical accusation, explaining that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. He then presents this severe warning, distinguishing between blasphemy against the Son of Man (which can be forgiven) and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which cannot.

Key Themes and Messages

  • The Unforgivable Sin: The central message is the gravity of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Unlike other sins, this specific act is declared to have "never forgiveness." It signifies a complete and final rejection of God's saving grace, mediated through the Spirit.
  • Eternal Consequences: The phrase "in danger of eternal damnation" (or eternal judgment) underscores the lasting and dire outcome for those who commit this sin. It's a warning about the ultimate spiritual state of those who persistently resist and malign the clear work of God.
  • The Holy Spirit's Unique Role: The Holy Spirit's role is to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (see John 16:8) and to bear witness to Christ. Blaspheming the Spirit is not merely speaking ill of God, but a deliberate and malicious rejection of the very means by which God offers salvation and reveals truth.

Linguistic Insights

The term "blaspheme" (Greek: blasphēmeō) means to speak impiously, revile, or slander. In this context, it's not just an accidental word but a willful, hostile attribution of the Holy Spirit's undeniable divine work to evil. The phrase "eternal damnation" translates from the Greek aiōnion kriseōs, which literally means "eternal judgment" or "eternal condemnation," emphasizing the perpetual nature of the consequence.

Practical Application and Understanding

This verse often causes great concern. It's crucial to understand that this sin is not committed lightly or by accident. It represents a hardened, persistent, and deliberate rejection of the Holy Spirit's convicting power and the clear evidence of God's truth, leading to an inability to repent. Those who fear they have committed this sin are often precisely those who have not, as their concern demonstrates a sensitivity to the Spirit's work. It's a warning against a final, unyielding rebellion against God's grace, especially when His power is clearly manifested.

For parallel accounts and further insight into this serious warning, you can also read Matthew 12:31-32 and Luke 12:10.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Luke 12:10

    And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

  • Matthew 12:31

    Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

  • Matthew 12:32

    And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the [world] to come.

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:9

    Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

  • Jude 1:13

    Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.

  • Matthew 25:46

    And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

  • Jude 1:7

    Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

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