Mark 6:29 asv — And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

American Standard Version

"And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. "

— Mark 6:29, American Standard Version

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Mark 6 — Context

26

And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

27

And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

28

and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother.

29

And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

30

And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.

31

And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

32

And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.

Mark 6:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:29 say?
Mark 6:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. ”
Where is Mark 6:29 in the Bible?
Mark 6:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 29.
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 6:29.
What translation should I read Mark 6:29 in?
Mark 6:29 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 6:29?
Mark 6:29 reads (ASV): “And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. ” 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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