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Mark 7:1 kjva — Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem."

— Mark 7:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 7 — Context

1

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.

2

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

3

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

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And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

Mark 7:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:1 say?
Mark 7:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.”
Where is Mark 7:1 in the Bible?
Mark 7:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 1.
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 7:1.
What translation should I read Mark 7:1 in?
Mark 7:1 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 7:1?
Mark 7:1 reads (KJVA): “Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.” 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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