Mark 10:48 asv — And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have me…

American Standard Version

"And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. "

— Mark 10:48, American Standard Version

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Mark 10 — Context

45

For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

46

And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.

47

And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

48

And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

49

And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.

50

And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.

51

And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.

Mark 10:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:48 say?
Mark 10:48 in the American Standard Version reads: “And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. ”
Where is Mark 10:48 in the Bible?
Mark 10:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 48.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:48.
What translation should I read Mark 10:48 in?
Mark 10:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:48?
Mark 10:48 reads (ASV): “And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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