Mark 8:12 bbe — And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will b…

Bible in Basic English

"And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation."

— Mark 8:12, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 8 — Context

9

And there were about four thousand people: and he sent them away.

10

And he got into the boat with his disciples straight away, and came into the country of Dalmanutha.

11

And the Pharisees came out and put questions to him, requesting from him a sign from heaven, testing him.

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And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation.

13

And he went away from them, and again got into the boat and went across to the other side.

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And they had taken no thought to get bread; and they had only one cake of bread with them in the boat.

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And he said to them, Take care to be on the watch against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.

Mark 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:12 say?
Mark 8:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation.”
Where is Mark 8:12 in the Bible?
Mark 8:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 12.
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 8:12.
What translation should I read Mark 8:12 in?
Mark 8:12 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 8:12?
Mark 8:12 reads (BBE): “And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation.” 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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