Mark 8:4 net — His disciples answered him,“Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”

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"His disciples answered him,“Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”"

— Mark 8:4, NET Bible

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Mark 8 — Context

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The Feeding of the Four Thousand In those days there was another large crowd with nothing to eat. So Jesus called his disciples and said to them,

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“I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three days, and they have nothing to eat.

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If I send them home hungry, they will faint on the way, and some of them have come from a great distance.”

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His disciples answered him,“Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”

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He asked them,“How many loaves do you have?” They replied,“Seven.”

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Then he directed the crowd to sit down on the ground. After he took the seven loaves and gave thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples to serve. So they served the crowd.

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They also had a few small fish. After giving thanks for these, he told them to serve these as well.

Mark 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:4 say?
Mark 8:4 in the NET Bible reads: “His disciples answered him,“Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?””
Where is Mark 8:4 in the Bible?
Mark 8:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 4.
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 8:4.
What translation should I read Mark 8:4 in?
Mark 8:4 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 8:4?
Mark 8:4 reads (NET): “His disciples answered him,“Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”” 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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