Mark 15:33 akjv — And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

American King James Version

" And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. "

— Mark 15:33, American King James Version

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Mark 15 — Context

30

Save yourself, and come down from the cross.

31

Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

32

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

33

And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

34

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

35

And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calls Elias.

36

And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.

Mark 15:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:33 say?
Mark 15:33 in the American King James Version reads: “ And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. ”
Where is Mark 15:33 in the Bible?
Mark 15:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 33.
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 15:33.
What translation should I read Mark 15:33 in?
Mark 15:33 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 15:33?
Mark 15:33 reads (AKJV): “ And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. ” 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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