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Mark 2:27

Mark 2:28 akjv — Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

American King James Version

"Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. "

— Mark 2:28, American King James Version

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Mark 2 — Context

25

And he said to them, Have you never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungered, he, and they that were with him?

26

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

27

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

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Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Mark 2:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:28 say?
Mark 2:28 in the American King James Version reads: “Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. ”
Where is Mark 2:28 in the Bible?
Mark 2:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 28.
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 2:28.
What translation should I read Mark 2:28 in?
Mark 2:28 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 2:28?
Mark 2:28 reads (AKJV): “Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of 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.
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