In this chapter, we have, I. Christ’s healing a man that had a withered hand, on the sabbath day, and the combination of his enemies against him for it, Mark 3:1-3:6. II. The universal resort of people to him from all parts, to be healed, and the relief they all found with him, Mark 3:7-3:12. III. His ordaining his twelve apostles to be attendants on him, and the preachers of his gospel, Mark 3:13-3:21. IV. His answer to the blasphemous cavils of the scribes, who imputed his power to cast out devils to a confederacy with the prince of the devils, Mark 3:22-3:30. V. His owning his disciples for his nearest and dearest relations, Mark 3:31-3:35. MHBCC 961.1