Mark 6:43 kjva — And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes."

— Mark 6:43, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 6 — Context

40

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

41

And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

42

And they did all eat, and were filled.

43

And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

44

And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

45

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

46

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

Mark 6:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 6:43 say?
Mark 6:43 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.”
Where is Mark 6:43 in the Bible?
Mark 6:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 43.
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 6:43.
What translation should I read Mark 6:43 in?
Mark 6:43 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 6:43?
Mark 6:43 reads (KJVA): “And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.” 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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