Mark 8:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 8:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 8:20 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 8:20 — KJV
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?”
— Mark 8:20 (KJV)
Mark 8:20 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 8:20
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:20: how, understand
“Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:20: how, understand
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:20: how, understand
“Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:20: how, understand
“Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:20: how, understand
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