Mark 8:34 asv — And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him de…

American Standard Version

"And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. "

— Mark 8:34, American Standard Version

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Mark 8 — Context

31

And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

32

And he spake the saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

33

But he turning about, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and saith, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou mindest not the things of God, but the things of men.

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And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

35

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s shall save it.

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For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

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For what should a man give in exchange for his life?

Mark 8:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:34 say?
Mark 8:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ”
Where is Mark 8:34 in the Bible?
Mark 8:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 34.
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 8:34.
What translation should I read Mark 8:34 in?
Mark 8:34 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 8:34?
Mark 8:34 reads (ASV): “And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. ” 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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