Mark 3:9 kjva — And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng h…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him."

— Mark 3:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 3 — Context

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And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

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But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea,

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And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.

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And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

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For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

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And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

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And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

Mark 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 3:9 say?
Mark 3:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.”
Where is Mark 3:9 in the Bible?
Mark 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Mark 3:9 in?
Mark 3:9 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 3:9?
Mark 3:9 reads (KJVA): “And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng 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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