Mark 15:35 kjva — And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Mark 15:35, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 15 — Context

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 hast thou forsaken me?

35

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

36

And one ran and filled a spunge 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.

37

And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

38

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

Mark 15:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:35 say?
Mark 15:35 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.”
Where is Mark 15:35 in the Bible?
Mark 15:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 35.
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 15:35.
What translation should I read Mark 15:35 in?
Mark 15:35 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 15:35?
Mark 15:35 reads (KJVA): “And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.” 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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