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:
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)“I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat.

Context of Mark 8:2

1During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. 3If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.” 4His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?”

Mark 8:2 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have compassionσπλαγχνίζωsplagchnizomai · to pityG4697
• onἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• the multitudeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the multitudeὄχλοςochlos · crowdG3793
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• they haveπροσμένωprosmenō · to remain/persistG4357
• nowἤδηēdē · alreadyG2235
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• threeτρεῖςtreis tria · ThreeG5140
• daysἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• nothingοὐou · noG3756
• nothingτίςtis · which?G5101
• to eatφαγεῖνphagō · to eatG5315

Cross-references for Mark 8:2

• Mark 1:41Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
• Mark 5:19Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”
• Mark 6:34When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
• Mark 9:22“It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity 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 rich in love.
• Micah 7:19You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
• Matthew 9:36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
• Matthew 14:14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
• Matthew 20:34Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
• Luke 7:13When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”
• Luke 15:20So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
• Hebrews 2:17For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.
• Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
• Hebrews 5:2He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, 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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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