Mark 8:6 kjva — And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and ga…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people."

— Mark 8:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 8 — Context

3

And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.

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And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

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And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

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And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.

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And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

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So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.

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And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

Mark 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:6 say?
Mark 8:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.”
Where is Mark 8:6 in the Bible?
Mark 8:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 6.
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 8:6.
What translation should I read Mark 8:6 in?
Mark 8:6 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 8:6?
Mark 8:6 reads (KJVA): “And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the 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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