Mark 3:30 Cross References - JMNT

³⁰ – [He said this] because they kept on saying, "He continues possessing (having; holding) an unclean spirit (breath-effect; attitude)."

²² Further, the scribes (men learned in the Scriptures; = Jewish theologians) – those coming down (descending) from Jerusalem – had kept on saying that He possesses (constantly has and holds) Beelzeboul [= an unclean spirit: see vs. 30; other MSS: Beezeboul; Vulgate & Syriac: Beelzebub; in Lu. 11:15 Jews identify this title as the "prince (ruler) of the demons"; Jesus, in vs. 23, understands them to be speaking of their concept of Satan; see comment, Matt. 12:24], and that in union with the prince (ruler; chief) of the demons [Hellenistic concept and term: = animistic influences] He is repeatedly throwing (casting) out the demons.

²⁰ Now many of them began saying, "He continues having a demon (a Hellenistic concept and term: = animistic influence) and is insane (mad; manic; crazy). Why do you continue listening to (or: hearing; = paying attention to) him?"