Mark 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 8:6 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gav..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 8:6 — KJV
“And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.”
— Mark 8:6 (KJV)
Mark 8:6 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 8:6
“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:6: commanded, sit, down
“And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:6: took, seven, loaves
“Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:6: took, loaves, gave
“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:6: down, took, loaves
“And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.”
Shares key themes with Mark 8:6: loaves, gave, brake
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