Mark 2:25 net — He said to them,“Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry–

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"He said to them,“Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry–"

— Mark 2:25, NET Bible

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Mark 2 — Context

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And no one pours new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins will be destroyed. Instead new wine is poured into new wineskins.”

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Lord of the Sabbath Jesus was going through the grain fields on a Sabbath, and his disciples began to pick some heads of wheat as they made their way.

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So the Pharisees said to him,“Look, why are they doing what is against the law on the Sabbath?”

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He said to them,“Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry–

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how he entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread, which is against the law for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to his companions?”

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Then he said to them,“The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath.

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For this reason 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 NET Bible reads: “He said to them,“Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry–”
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 (NET): “He said to them,“Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry–” 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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