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Mark 8:20 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Mark 8:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.”
Mark 8:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:20
When the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven—Jesus continues the catechism, forcing disciples to recall the second feeding's details. The seven large baskets (σπυρίδες, spyrides) from the 4,000 feeding (Gentile audience) parallel the twelve kophinoi from the 5,000 feeding (Jewish audience). Both demonstrate superabundant provision—different numbers but identical principle: Christ provides more than enough for all who come to Him.Seven signifies covenant completeness (creation week, sabbatical cycles)—Jesus' provision for Gentiles is ju...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:20
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“How many loaves do you have? They said”
“when there was a very great multitude”