Mark 2:27 nasb — Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.

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"Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath."

— Mark 2:27, NASB

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“And he said to them: The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.”
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Mark 2 — Context

The Pharisees were saying to Him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"

And He *said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions became hungry;

how he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he also gave it to those who were with him?"

Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.

"So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath."

Mark 2:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:27 say?

Mark 2:27 in the NASB reads: “Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.”

Where is Mark 2:27 in the Bible?

Mark 2:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 27.

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 2:27.

What translation should I read Mark 2:27 in?

Mark 2:27 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 2:27?

Mark 2:27 reads (NASB): “Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” 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.

Mark 2:27 nasb — Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.

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