Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 6:39 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Mark 6:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 6 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.”
Mark 6:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 6:39
And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. Jesus organizes the crowd before the miracle, demonstrating order in divine provision. 'He commanded them to make all sit down by companies' (ἐπέταξεν αὐτοῖς ἀνακλῖναι πάντας συμπόσια συμπόσια, epetaxen autois anaklinai pantas symposia symposia)—the Greek symposia symposia (literally 'drinking parties drinking parties') uses reduplication for emphasis: organized groups. 'Upon the green grass' (ἐπὶ τῷ χλωρῷ χόρτῳ, epi tō chlōrō chortō) indicates spring timing (grass green before summer's heat browns it) and comfortabl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 6:39
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“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.”
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
“but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints”
“and the sitting of his servants”
“the king made a seven day feast for all the people who were present in Shushan the palace”