Mark 8:23 net — He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on…

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"He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on his eyes and asked,“Do you see anything?”"

— Mark 8:23, NET Bible

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Mark 8 — Context

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“When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many baskets full of pieces did you pick up?” They replied,“Seven.”

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Then he said to them,“Do you still not understand?”

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A Two-stage Healing Then they came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to Jesus and asked him to touch him.

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He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on his eyes and asked,“Do you see anything?”

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Regaining his sight he said,“I see people, but they look like trees walking.”

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Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again. And he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.

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Jesus sent him home, saying,“Do not even go into the village.”

Mark 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:23 say?
Mark 8:23 in the NET Bible reads: “He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on his eyes and asked,“Do you see anything?””
Where is Mark 8:23 in the Bible?
Mark 8:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read Mark 8:23 in?
Mark 8:23 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 8:23?
Mark 8:23 reads (NET): “He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on his eyes and asked,“Do you see anything?”” 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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