Mark 6:34 cpdv — And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. "

— Mark 6:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 6 — Context

31

And he said to them, “Go out alone, into a deserted place, and rest for a little while.” For there were so many who were coming and going, that they did not even have time to eat.

32

And climbing into a boat, they went away to a deserted place alone.

33

And they saw them going away, and many knew about it. And together they ran by foot from all the cities, and they arrived before them.

34

And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

35

And when many hours had now passed, his disciples drew near to him, saying: “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late.

36

Send them away, so that by going out to nearby villages and towns, they might buy provisions for themselves to eat.”

37

And responding, he said to them, “Give them something to eat yourselves.” And they said to him, “Let us go out and buy bread for two hundred denarii, and then we will give them something to eat.”

Mark 6:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:34 say?
Mark 6:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without 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 (CPDV): “And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without 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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