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Mark 8:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 8:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:”
Mark 8:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:2
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: Jesus articulates the motivation for the coming miracle—divine compassion. I have compassion (σπλαγχνίζομαι, splanchnizomai) is a strong Greek verb indicating deep, visceral emotion—literally referring to the bowels or inner organs, considered the seat of emotions in ancient thought. This term appears frequently in the Gospels describing Jesus' response to human suffering (Mark 1:41, 6:34, Matthew 9:36, Luke 7:13). It's never used of humans feeling compassion in the Gospels, but exclusiv...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:2
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“he was moved with compassion for them”
“He will turn again”
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”
“so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.”
“and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them”
“because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.”
“saw a great multitude”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“but said to him”
“he had compassion on her”