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Mark 6:37 Β· KJV

"He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?"

King James Version

What does Mark 6:37 mean? β†’

Passage Context

35And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:
36Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.
37He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?
38He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.
39And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle situations where resources seem insufficient?

2

What does relying on God for provision look like for you?

3

When have you experienced a miraculous provision in your life?

Life Application

trust

Practice trusting God with your needs, even when they seem overwhelming.

service

Look for opportunities to serve others, even with limited resources.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights Jesus' ability to provide for physical needs, which is a central theme in the Gospels as He often performed miracles of provision.

See also: John 6:9

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