Mark 6:52 bbe — For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard.

Bible in Basic English

"For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard."

— Mark 6:52, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 6 — Context

49

But they, when they saw him walking on the sea, took him for a spirit, and gave a loud cry:

50

For they all saw him, and were troubled. But straight away he said to them, Take heart, it is I, have no fear.

51

And he went to them into the boat, and the wind went down, and they were full of wonder in themselves;

52

For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard.

53

And when they had gone across, they came to Gennesaret, and got their boat to land.

54

And when they had got out of the boat, the people quickly had news of him,

55

And went running through all the country round about, and took on their beds those who were ill, to where it was said that he was.

Mark 6:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:52 say?
Mark 6:52 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard.”
Where is Mark 6:52 in the Bible?
Mark 6:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 52.
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 6:52.
What translation should I read Mark 6:52 in?
Mark 6:52 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 6:52?
Mark 6:52 reads (BBE): “For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard.” 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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