Mark 6:36 web — Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have not…

World English Bible

"Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat.""

— Mark 6:36, World English Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

33

They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him.

34

Jesus came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

35

When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him, and said, "This place is deserted, and it is late in the day.

36

Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."

37

But he answered them, "You give them something to eat." They asked him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give them something to eat?"

38

He said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go see." When they knew, they said, "Five, and two fish."

39

He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass.

Mark 6:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:36 say?
Mark 6:36 in the World English Bible reads: “Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."”
Where is Mark 6:36 in the Bible?
Mark 6:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 36.
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 6:36.
What translation should I read Mark 6:36 in?
Mark 6:36 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 6:36?
Mark 6:36 reads (WEB): “Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat."” 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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