Mark 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:8 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reaso..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:8 — KJV
“And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?”
— Mark 2:8 (KJV)
Mark 2:8 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 2:8
“Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:8: jesus, perceived, why
“The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:8: reasoned, themselves, why
“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:8: jesus, perceived, reason
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:8: jesus, spirit, these
“And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:8: reasoned, themselves, why
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