Mark 14:23 bbe — And he took a cup, and when he had given praise, he gave it to them: and they all had a drink from it.

Bible in Basic English

"And he took a cup, and when he had given praise, he gave it to them: and they all had a drink from it."

— Mark 14:23, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 14 — Context

20

And he said to them, It is one of the twelve, one who is putting his bread with me into the same plate.

21

The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but cursed is that man through whom the Son of man is given up! It would have been well for that man if he had never been given birth.

22

And while they were taking food, he took bread, and after blessing it, he gave the broken bread to them, and said, Take it: this is my body.

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And he took a cup, and when he had given praise, he gave it to them: and they all had a drink from it.

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And he said to them, This is my blood of the testament, which is given for men.

25

Truly I say to you, I will take no more of the fruit of the vine till the day when I take it new in the kingdom of God.

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And after a song of praise to God they went out to the Mountain of Olives.

Mark 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:23 say?
Mark 14:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took a cup, and when he had given praise, he gave it to them: and they all had a drink from it.”
Where is Mark 14:23 in the Bible?
Mark 14:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 23.
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 14:23.
What translation should I read Mark 14:23 in?
Mark 14:23 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 14:23?
Mark 14:23 reads (BBE): “And he took a cup, and when he had given praise, he gave it to them: and they all had a drink from it.” 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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