Mark 8:5 cpdv — And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” "

— Mark 8:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 8 — Context

2

“I have compassion for the multitude, because, behold, they have persevered with me now for three days, and they do not have anything to eat.

3

And if I were to send them away fasting to their home, they might faint on the way.” For some of them came from far away.

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And his disciples answered him, “From where would anyone be able to obtain enough bread for them in the wilderness?”

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And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.”

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And he instructed the crowd to sit down to eat on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke and gave it to his disciples in order to place before them. And they placed these before the crowd.

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And they had a few small fish. And he blessed them, and he ordered them to be placed before them.

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And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up what had been leftover from the fragments: seven baskets.

Mark 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:5 say?
Mark 8:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” ”
Where is Mark 8:5 in the Bible?
Mark 8:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Mark 8:5 in?
Mark 8:5 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 8:5?
Mark 8:5 reads (CPDV): “And he questioned them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” ” 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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