Mark 6:34 asv — And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a she…

American Standard Version

"And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. "

— Mark 6:34, American Standard Version

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Mark 6 — Context

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.

33

And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them.

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And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

35

And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, The place is desert, and the day is now far spent;

36

send them away, that they may go into the country and villages round about, and buy themselves somewhat to eat.

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But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred shillings’ worth of bread, and give them to eat?

Mark 6:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:34 say?
Mark 6:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. ”
Where is Mark 6:34 in the Bible?
Mark 6:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 34.
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 6:34.
What translation should I read Mark 6:34 in?
Mark 6:34 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 6:34?
Mark 6:34 reads (ASV): “And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. ” 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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