Mark 8:2

Mark 8:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
• New International Version (NIV)“I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat.

Context of Mark 8:2

1In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 3If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.” 4His disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?”

Mark 8:2 word by word

σπλαγχνίζομαι ἐπὶ τὸν ὄχλον ὅτι ἤδη ἡμέραι τρεῖς προσμένουσίν μοι καὶ οὐκ ἔχουσιν τί φάγωσιν.Read the interlinear

• I have compassionσπλαγχνίζωsplagchnizomai · to pityG4697
• forἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• crowdὄχλοςochlos · crowdG3793
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• they have already beenπροσμένωprosmenō · to remain/persistG4357
• they have already beenἤδηēdē · alreadyG2235
• with Meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• threeτρεῖςtreis tria · ThreeG5140
• daysἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• nothingοὐou · noG3756
• to eatτίςtis · which?G5101
• to eatφαγεῖνphagō · to eatG5315

Cross-references for Mark 8:2

• Mark 1:41Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
• Mark 5:19But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”
• Mark 6:34When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
• Mark 9:22“It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
• Psalms 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
• Psalms 145:8The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
• Micah 7:19He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.
• Matthew 9:36When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
• Matthew 14:14When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
• Matthew 20:34Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.
• Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”
• Luke 15:20So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
• Hebrews 2:17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
• Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
• Hebrews 5:2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.
• Matthew 4:2After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.

Commentaries on Mark 8:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Having nothing to eat - If they had brought any provisions with them, they were now entirely expended; and they stood in immediate need of a supply.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-9Verses 1-9 See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39. Mark 8:1 In those days - While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf-mute man. Having nothing to eat - Having come unprovided, or having consumed what they had brought. Mark 8:2 I have compassions - I pity their condition. I am disposed to relieve them. Mark 8:9 Four thousand - Four thousand “men,” besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38. See this passage explained in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The last mention of a large crowd was during the feeding of the 5,000 (6:34). Jesus showed compassion in 6:34 because the people were "like sheep without a shepherd." These stories show the concern Jesus has for the whole person. Here, he especially focuses on their hunger. They were in the wilderness and had no food (8:1,4). They had been with Jesus for three days without food and had traveled a long way (8:2). They needed to eat before going home (8:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. I have compassion on the multitude--an expression of that deep emotion in the Redeemer's heart which always preceded some remarkable interposition for relief. (See Mt 14:14; 20:34; Mr 1:41; Lu 7:13; also Mt 9:36, before the mission of the Twelve; compare Jud 2:18; 10:16). because they have now been with me--in constant attendance. three days, and have nothing to eat:Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 8:2

• Jesus, the Christ
• Miracles

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• Jesus Christ
• Lord's Supper; (eucharist)
• Mark, the Gospel According to
• Person of Christ

Commentaries on Mark 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings