Mark 6:37 nasb — But He answered them, "You give them something to eat!" And they *said to Him, "Shall we go and spend two hundred denar…

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"But He answered them, "You give them something to eat!" And they *said to Him, "Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something to eat?""

— Mark 6:37, NASB

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Mark 6 — Context

34

When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things.

35

When it was already quite late, His disciples came to Him and said, "This place is desolate and it is already quite late;

36

send them away so that they may go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat."

37

But He answered them, "You give them something to eat!" And they *said to Him, "Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something to eat?"

38

And He *said to them, "How many loaves do you have? Go look!" And when they found out, they *said, "Five, and two fish."

39

And He commanded them all to sit down by groups on the green grass.

40

They sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties.

Mark 6:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:37 say?
Mark 6:37 in the NASB reads: “But He answered them, "You give them something to eat!" And they *said to Him, "Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something to eat?"”
Where is Mark 6:37 in the Bible?
Mark 6:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 37.
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 6:37.
What translation should I read Mark 6:37 in?
Mark 6:37 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 6:37?
Mark 6:37 reads (NASB): “But He answered them, "You give them something to eat!" And they *said to Him, "Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them something 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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