Mark 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 6:8 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 6:8 — KJV
“And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, but here it is taken in general for money”
— Mark 6:8 (KJV)
Mark 6:8 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 6:8
“And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:8: take, nothing, journey
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:8: should, take, money
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:8: take, nothing, word
“And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:8: commanded, should, take
“And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. mites: it is the seventh part of one piece of that brass money”
Shares key themes with Mark 6:8: money, piece, brass
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