Mark 2:24 kjva — And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?"

— Mark 2:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 2 — Context

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No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.

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And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.

23

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.

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And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?

25

And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?

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How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?

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And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Mark 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:24 say?
Mark 2:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”
Where is Mark 2:24 in the Bible?
Mark 2:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 24.
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 2:24.
What translation should I read Mark 2:24 in?
Mark 2:24 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 2:24?
Mark 2:24 reads (KJVA): “And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?” 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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