Mark 8:7 nasb — They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well.

NASB

"They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well."

— Mark 8:7, NASB

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Mark 8 — Context

And His disciples answered Him, "Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?"

And He was asking them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven."

And He *directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve to them, and they served them to the people.

They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well.

And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces.

About four thousand were there; and He sent them away.

And immediately He entered the boat with His disciples and came to the district of Dalmanutha.

Mark 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:7 say?

Mark 8:7 in the NASB reads: “They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well.”

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 (NASB): “They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well.” 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.

Mark 8:7 nasb — They also had a few small fish; and after He had blessed them, He ordered these to be served as well.

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Mark 8 — Context

Mark 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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