Mark 2:16
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?”Mark 2:16
What Does Mark 2:16 Mean?
Mark 2:16 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Mark 2:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 9:11“And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?”Mark 8:11“And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.”Luke 18:11“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.”Luke 19:7“And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.”Luke 19:10“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Isaiah 65:5“Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.”Mark 7:5“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”Acts 23:9“And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”1 Corinthians 2:15“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”Matthew 18:17“And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.”Mark 2:7“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”Mark 2:24“And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?”Luke 15:2“And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.”Hebrews 12:3“For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
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