Mark 6:34
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 6
“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”Mark 6:34
What Does Mark 6:34 Mean?
Mark 6:34 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 34 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Compassion, Discipleship, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Mark 6:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 9:36“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”Numbers 27:17“Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.”Luke 9:11“And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.”2 Chronicles 18:16“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”Mark 8:1“In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”1 Kings 22:17“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”Jeremiah 50:6“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.”Matthew 14:14“And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”Zechariah 10:2“For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.”Matthew 15:32“Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.”Mark 1:41“And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.”Mark 8:2“I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:”Mark 10:1“And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Mark 2:2“And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.”Ezra 7:25“And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.”Romans 15:2“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.”Hebrews 2:17“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
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