Mark 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:16 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:16 — KJV
“And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?”
— Mark 2:16 (KJV)
Mark 2:16 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 2:16
“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:16: pharisees, saw, eat
“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:16: scribes, pharisees, eat
“And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:16: scribes, pharisees, eat
“And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:16: eat, publicans, sinners
“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:16: scribes, pharisees, eat
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