Common English Bible

Mark 3:17-21 Common English Bible (CEB)

17. James and John, Zebedee’s sons, whom he nicknamed Boanerges, which means "sons of Thunder";

18. and Andrew; Philip; Bartholomew; Matthew; Thomas; James, Alphaeus’ son; Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean;

19. and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

20. Jesus entered a house. A crowd gathered again so that it was impossible for him and his followers even to eat.

21. When his family heard what was happening, they came to take control of him. They were saying, "He’s out of his mind!"