Mark 2:20 bbe — But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.

Bible in Basic English

"But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food."

— Mark 2:20, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 2 — Context

17

And Jesus, hearing it, said to them, Those who are well have no need of a medical man, but those who are ill: I have come not to get the upright but sinners.

18

And John's disciples and the Pharisees were taking no food: and they came and said to him, Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees go without food, but your disciples do not?

19

And Jesus said to them, Will the friends of a newly-married man go without food while he is with them? as long as they have him with them they will not go without food.

20

But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.

21

No man puts a bit of new cloth on an old coat: or the new, by pulling away from the old, makes a worse hole.

22

And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will be wasted: but new wine has to be put into new wine-skins.

23

And it came about that on the Sabbath day he was going through the grain-fields; and while they were walking, his disciples took the heads of grain.

Mark 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 2:20 say?
Mark 2:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.”
Where is Mark 2:20 in the Bible?
Mark 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Mark 2:20 in?
Mark 2:20 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 2:20?
Mark 2:20 reads (BBE): “But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.” 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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