Mark 6:42 asv — And they all ate, and were filled.

American Standard Version

"And they all ate, and were filled. "

— Mark 6:42, American Standard Version

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Mark 6 — Context

39

And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass.

40

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

41

And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake the loaves; and he gave to the disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

42

And they all ate, and were filled.

43

And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.

44

And they that ate the loaves were five thousand men.

45

And straightway he constrained his disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side to Bethsaida, while he himself sendeth the multitude away.

Mark 6:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:42 say?
Mark 6:42 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they all ate, and were filled. ”
Where is Mark 6:42 in the Bible?
Mark 6:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 42.
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 6:42.
What translation should I read Mark 6:42 in?
Mark 6:42 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 6:42?
Mark 6:42 reads (ASV): “And they all ate, and were filled. ” 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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