Mark 6:44 nasb — There were five thousand men who ate the loaves.

NASB

"There were five thousand men who ate the loaves."

— Mark 6:44, NASB

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Mark 6 — Context

41

And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food and broke the loaves and He kept giving them to the disciples to set before them; and He divided up the two fish among them all.

42

They all ate and were satisfied,

43

and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish.

44

There were five thousand men who ate the loaves.

45

Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while He Himself was sending the crowd away.

46

After bidding them farewell, He left for the mountain to pray.

47

When it was evening, the boat was in the middle 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 NASB reads: “There were five thousand men who ate the loaves.”
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 (NASB): “There were five thousand men who ate the loaves.” 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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