Mark 8:19 asv — When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto…

American Standard Version

"When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. "

— Mark 8:19, American Standard Version

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Mark 8 — Context

16

And they reasoned one with another, saying, We have no bread.

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And Jesus perceiving it saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? do ye not yet perceive, neither understand? have ye your heart hardened?

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Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

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When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

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And when the seven among the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces took ye up? And they say unto him, Seven.

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And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand?

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And they come unto Bethsaida. And they bring to him a blind man, and beseech him to touch him.

Mark 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:19 say?
Mark 8:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. ”
Where is Mark 8:19 in the Bible?
Mark 8:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 19.
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 8:19.
What translation should I read Mark 8:19 in?
Mark 8:19 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 8:19?
Mark 8:19 reads (ASV): “When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. ” 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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