Mark 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 8:11 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 8:11 — KJV
“And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.”
— Mark 8:11 (KJV)
Mark 8:11 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 8:11
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:11: doth, generation, sign
“But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:11: generation, seek, after
“A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:11: generation, seek, after
“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:11: generation, seek, sign
“Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:11: why, doth, after
Pray Mark 8:11
Generate a Prayer from Mark 8:11
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse