John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:1-35
Choice of the Twelve1-6. The withered hand (Matthew 12:9; Luke 6:6). See on Mt. 6. Herodians] see on Matthew 22:16.7-12. Withdrawal of Jesus. Multitudes healed. See on Matthew 12:15-17. St. Mark’s account is much fuller. Observe here (a) the extraordinary sensation made by the appearance of Jesus, as shown by the great distances from which the multitudes were drawn; (b) the enormous number of cures, without any allusion to failures. Clearly the miracles recorded are only a very small proportion... read more
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 3:6
3:6 counsel (d-11) The word is used also for a council, Acts 25:12 . It may be more in this sense here, but a private one. read more