Mark 9:35
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 9:35 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 9:35 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of al..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 9:35 — KJV
“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
— Mark 9:35 (KJV)
Mark 9:35 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 9:35
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:35: called, any, first
“And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:35: called, first, same
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:35: down, same, servant
“And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:35: sat, down, any
“Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour's.”
Shares key themes with Mark 9:35: any, desire, servant
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