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Mark 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Mark 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.”
Mark 8:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:6
He commanded the people to sit down on the ground—Jesus orders (παραγγέλλω, parangellō) the crowd, demonstrating His authority over the multitude. He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks (εὐχαριστήσας, eucharistēsas)—the same verb from which we derive 'Eucharist,' signifying grateful acknowledgment of God's provision. Jesus models dependence on the Father even in miraculous acts.He brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them—the pattern mirrors the feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:41) and the Last Supper (14:22), establishing Jesus as the true Bread who multiplies provision through His s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:6
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“in word or in deed”
“Bring them here to me.”
“And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.”
“Have the people sit down. Now there was much grass in that place. So the men sat down”
“why am I denounced for that for which I give thanks?”
“Whatever he says to you, do it.”
“observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day”
“(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread”
“Jesus took bread”
“whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you”