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Mark 11:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Mark 11:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 11 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:”
Mark 11:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 11:12
And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry (τῇ ἐπαύριον ἐξελθόντων αὐτῶν ἀπὸ Βηθανίας ἐπείνασεν)—Mark emphasizes Jesus' genuine humanity. The verb epeinasen (ἐπείνασεν, "he was hungry") highlights physical need. Though divine, Jesus experienced true human limitations: hunger, thirst, weariness, suffering. This authenticates the incarnation—the Word became flesh (John 1:14) and experienced full humanity except for sin (Hebrews 4:15).The timing "on the morrow" (Monday of Passion Week) places this event between the Triumphal Entry and the temple cleansing. Mark's narrative...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 11:12
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“as he returned to the city”
“he was hungry afterward.”
“Jesus”
“the disciples urged him”
“being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. Afterward”
“being tired from his journey”
“that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God”