Mark 6:44 cpdv — Now those who ate were five thousand men.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now those who ate were five thousand men. "

— Mark 6:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 6 — Context

41

And having received the five loaves and the two fish, gazing up to heaven, he blessed and broke the bread, and he gave it to his disciples to set before them. And the two fish he divided among them all.

42

And they all ate and were satisfied.

43

And they brought together the remainder: twelve baskets full of fragments and of fish.

44

Now those who ate were five thousand men.

45

And without delay he urged his disciples to climb into the boat, so that they might precede him across the sea to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the people.

46

And when he had dismissed them, he went to the mountain to pray.

47

And when it was late, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he was alone on the land.

Mark 6:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:44 say?
Mark 6:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now those who ate were five thousand men. ”
Where is Mark 6:44 in the Bible?
Mark 6:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 44.
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 6:44.
What translation should I read Mark 6:44 in?
Mark 6:44 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 6:44?
Mark 6:44 reads (CPDV): “Now those who ate were five thousand men. ” 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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