Mark 8:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 8:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 8:14 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 8:14 — KJV
“And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.”
— Mark 8:14 (KJV)
Mark 8:14 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 8:14
“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:14: take, heed, beware
“It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:14: saying, take, heed
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:14: saying, take, heed
“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:14: saying, take, heed
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:14: saying, take, heed
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