Mark 2:23 cpdv — And again, while the Lord was walking through the ripe grain on the Sabbath, his disciples, as they advanced, began to…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And again, while the Lord was walking through the ripe grain on the Sabbath, his disciples, as they advanced, began to separate the ears of grains. "

— Mark 2:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 2 — Context

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But the days will arrive when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they shall fast, in those days.

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No one sews a patch of new cloth onto an old garment. Otherwise, the new addition pulls away from the old, and the tear becomes worse.

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And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the wineskins, and the wine will pour out, and the wineskins will be lost. Instead, new wine must be put into new wineskins.”

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And again, while the Lord was walking through the ripe grain on the Sabbath, his disciples, as they advanced, began to separate the ears of grains.

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But the Pharisees said to him, “Behold, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbaths?”

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And he said to them: “Have you never read what David did, when he had need and was hungry, both he and those who were with him?

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How he went into the house of God, under the high priest Abiathar, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful to eat, except for the priests, and how he gave it to those who were with him?”

Mark 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:23 say?
Mark 2:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And again, while the Lord was walking through the ripe grain on the Sabbath, his disciples, as they advanced, began to separate the ears of grains. ”
Where is Mark 2:23 in the Bible?
Mark 2:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, 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 2:23.
What translation should I read Mark 2:23 in?
Mark 2:23 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 2:23?
Mark 2:23 reads (CPDV): “And again, while the Lord was walking through the ripe grain on the Sabbath, his disciples, as they advanced, began to separate the ears of grains. ” 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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