Mark 6:45 bbe — And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he…

Bible in Basic English

"And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he himself sent the people away."

— Mark 6:45, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 6 — Context

42

And they all took of the food and had enough.

43

And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken bits and of the fishes.

44

And those who took of the bread were five thousand men.

45

And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he himself sent the people away.

46

And after he had sent them away, he went up into a mountain for prayer.

47

And by evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he by himself on the land.

48

And seeing that they had trouble in getting their boat through the water, because the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have gone past them;

Mark 6:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:45 say?
Mark 6:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he himself sent the people away.”
Where is Mark 6:45 in the Bible?
Mark 6:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 45.
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 6:45.
What translation should I read Mark 6:45 in?
Mark 6:45 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 6:45?
Mark 6:45 reads (BBE): “And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he himself sent the people away.” 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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