Mark 8

Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand

1 In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,

2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: Parallel theme: Mark 1:41, 5:19, 9:22, Psalms 103:13, 145:8, 145:15, Micah 7:19, Matthew 9:36, Hebrews 4:15, 5:2 +5

3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:31

4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

6 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. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:17

7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. Blessing: Matthew 14:19

8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. Parallel theme: Psalms 145:16, Matthew 16:10

9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. Parallel theme: Matthew 15:39

The Pharisees Demand a Sign

11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)., tempting him. Resurrection: Matthew 12:38. Parallel theme: Exodus 17:7, Deuteronomy 6:16, Malachi 3:15, Luke 11:16, John 4:48, 1 Corinthians 10:9 +2

12 And he sighed deeply in his spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. Parallel theme: Mark 3:5, 6:6, 7:34, 9:19, Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 16:4, Luke 19:41 +2

13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

The Leaven of the Pharisees

14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. Resurrection: Mark 12:13, Matthew 16:6. Parallel theme: Leviticus 2:11, 1 Timothy 6:13

16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.

17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? References Jesus: Mark 2:8, John 21:17. Parallel theme: Mark 3:5, 6:52, 16:14, Isaiah 63:17, Matthew 15:17, Luke 24:25, John 16:30, Revelation 2:23 +5

18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? Parallel theme: Mark 4:12, Deuteronomy 29:4, Psalms 69:23, Isaiah 44:18, Jeremiah 5:21, Ezekiel 12:2, John 12:40, Romans 11:8, 2 Peter 1:12 +4

19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Parallel theme: Mark 6:52

Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida

22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. Parallel theme: Mark 2:3, 6:45, Matthew 8:3, 8:15, 9:29, 11:21, Luke 10:13, John 1:44, 12:21 +4

23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. Parallel theme: Mark 5:23, 7:33, Isaiah 44:2, 51:18, Acts 9:8

24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. Parallel theme: Isaiah 29:18, 32:3

25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 13:12, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 3:18

26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. Parallel theme: Matthew 8:4

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. Prophecy: Malachi 4:5, John 1:21. References John: Matthew 14:2

29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. References Christ: Luke 9:20, John 4:42, 6:69, 11:27, Acts 9:20, 1 John 5:1. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 2:7, 1 John 4:15 +3

30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. Parallel theme: Mark 9:9, Matthew 16:20, Luke 9:21

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Resurrection: Hosea 6:2, John 2:19. Parallel theme: Mark 12:10, Matthew 12:40, 21:42, Luke 17:25, 24:26, Acts 7:35 +3

32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. References Peter: Matthew 16:22. Parallel theme: John 16:25, 16:29, 18:20

33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., but the things that be of men. References God: Matthew 4:10, Philippians 3:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 141:5, 1 John 2:15, Revelation 3:19

34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Cross: Matthew 10:38, 16:24, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, 5:24. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:24, 1 Kings 14:8, John 10:27, Romans 8:17, 1 John 3:16 +5

35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. Salvation: Matthew 16:25, Luke 9:24, 17:33. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:39, 19:29, Acts 9:16, 1 Corinthians 9:23, 2 Corinthians 12:10, 2 Timothy 1:8, Revelation 12:11 +5

36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Parallel theme: Job 2:4, 22:2, Psalms 49:17, Malachi 3:14, Matthew 16:26, Luke 9:25, Romans 6:21 +2

37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. angels. Glory: Matthew 16:27, Luke 9:26. Parallel theme: Matthew 12:39, 26:64, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8, Hebrews 11:16, 11:26, James 4:4, 1 John 2:23 +5