Mark 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:18 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of Joh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:18 — KJV
“And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?”
— Mark 2:18 (KJV)
Mark 2:18 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 2:18
“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:18: disciples, john, pharisees
“And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:18: disciples, john, pharisees
“And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:18: disciples, come, say
“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 2:18: disciples, pharisees, say
“And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:18: disciples, john, come
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