Mark 3:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Mark 3:9 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 3:9 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 5:30At once Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him. Turning to the crowd, He asked, “Who touched My garments?”
- John 6:15Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
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