Mark 8:22 web — He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him.

World English Bible

"He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him."

— Mark 8:22, World English Bible

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Mark 8 — Context

19

When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" They told him, "Twelve."

20

"When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" They told him, "Seven."

21

He asked them, "Don't you understand, yet?"

22

He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him.

23

He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything.

24

He looked up, and said, "I see men; for I see them like trees walking."

25

Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly.

Mark 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:22 say?
Mark 8:22 in the World English Bible reads: “He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him.”
Where is Mark 8:22 in the Bible?
Mark 8:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Mark 8:22 in?
Mark 8:22 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 8:22?
Mark 8:22 reads (WEB): “He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him.” 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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