Mark 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:4 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:4 — KJV
“And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.”
— Mark 2:4 (KJV)
Mark 2:4 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 2:4
“And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:4: come, let, down
“So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:4: come, let, down
“And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; whether it be oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: for they are unclean, and shall be unclean unto you.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:4: where, broken, let
“But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:4: come, where, let
“And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates, until thy high and fenced walls come down, wherein thou trustedst, throughout all thy land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy gates throughout all thy land, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:4: come, where, down
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