Mark 8:24 cpdv — And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.” "

— Mark 8:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 8 — Context

21

And he said to them, “How is it that you do not yet understand?”

22

And they went to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to him. And they petitioned him, so that he would touch him.

23

And taking the blind man by the hand, he led him beyond the village. And putting spit on his eyes, laying his hands on him, he asked him if he could see anything.

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And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.”

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Next he placed his hands again over his eyes, and he began to see. And he was restored, so that he could see everything clearly.

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And he sent him to his house, saying, “Go into your own house, and if you enter into the town, tell no one.”

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And Jesus departed with his disciples into the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way, he questioned his disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?”

Mark 8:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 8:24 say?
Mark 8:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.” ”
Where is Mark 8:24 in the Bible?
Mark 8:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 24.
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 8:24.
What translation should I read Mark 8:24 in?
Mark 8:24 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 8:24?
Mark 8:24 reads (CPDV): “And looking up, he said, “I see men but they are like walking trees.” ” 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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