Mark 8:7 asv — And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them.

American Standard Version

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

— Mark 8:7, American Standard Version

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Mark 8 — Context

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And his disciples answered him, Whence shall one be able to fill these men with bread here in a desert place?

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

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And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.

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

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And they ate, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.

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

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And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

Mark 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:7 say?
Mark 8:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them. ”
Where is Mark 8:7 in the Bible?
Mark 8:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 7.
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 8:7.
What translation should I read Mark 8:7 in?
Mark 8:7 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 8:7?
Mark 8:7 reads (ASV): “And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them. ” 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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