Mark 2:25 asv — And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with…

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"And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him? "

— Mark 2:25, American Standard Version

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Mark 2 — Context

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And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the wine will burst the skins, and the wine perisheth, and the skins: but they put new wine into fresh wine-skins.

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

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

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

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How he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the showbread, which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests, and gave also to them that were with him?

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

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so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.

Mark 2:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:25 say?
Mark 2:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him? ”
Where is Mark 2:25 in the Bible?
Mark 2:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 25.
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 2:25.
What translation should I read Mark 2:25 in?
Mark 2:25 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 2:25?
Mark 2:25 reads (ASV): “And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him? ” 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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