Mark 8:3 bbe — If I send them away to their houses with no food, they will be overcome by weariness on the way; and some of them have…

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"If I send them away to their houses with no food, they will be overcome by weariness on the way; and some of them have come from far."

— Mark 8:3, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 8 — Context

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In those days again, when there was a great mass of people and they had no food, he made his disciples come to him and said to them,

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I have pity for these people because they have been with me now three days, and have no food;

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If I send them away to their houses with no food, they will be overcome by weariness on the way; and some of them have come from far.

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And his disciples said in answer, How will it be possible to get enough bread for these men here in a waste place?

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And he put the question, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes.

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And he made the people be seated on the earth: and he took the seven cakes and, having given praise, he gave the broken bread to his disciples to put before them; and they put it before the people.

Mark 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:3 say?
Mark 8:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If I send them away to their houses with no food, they will be overcome by weariness on the way; and some of them have come from far.”
Where is Mark 8:3 in the Bible?
Mark 8:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 3.
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 8:3.
What translation should I read Mark 8:3 in?
Mark 8:3 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 8:3?
Mark 8:3 reads (BBE): “If I send them away to their houses with no food, they will be overcome by weariness on the way; and some of them have come from far.” 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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