Bible Strands
Mark 8:1
In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the disciples while a large crowd remains gathered with no food. This occurs after the multitude has already stayed with Him for three days.
The words — πάλιν (palin) means "again," marking a recurrence of the large crowd. ὄχλου (ochlou) translates to "crowd," emphasizing the multitude present.
The thread — The gathering of a hungry multitude parallels Matthew 15:32 and the earlier compassion scene in Mark 6:34. These passages track Jesus ministry to displaced people in remote places.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note Jesus initiating provision before the disciples can assess the problem. It demands recognition that physical need precedes instruction.
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The Greek words
King James Version
In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,
Cross-references
- Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”
- Mark 6:34 When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.