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Mark 14:16

What does Mark 14:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:16 means

The disciples go, find things exactly as Jesus said, and make ready the Passover. Their obedience confirms His knowledge and authority. The phrase “as he had said unto them” reassures readers that Jesus governs the details. Preparation for Passover includes all that is customary, yet soon Jesus will give that custom its final fulfillment. The disciples’ faithful service, though ordinary, plays a part in the extraordinary plan of God. This quiet verse bridges preparation and participation, moving us from arrangements to the solemn meal where betrayal will be revealed and the covenant meal established.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the disciples went out and came into the town, and saw that it was as he had said: and they made ready the Passover.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And his disciples went forth, and came to the city, and found as he said to them, and they made ready the passover.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And his disciples went their way and came into the city. And they found as he had told them: and they prepared the pasch.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And his disciples went away and came into the city, and found as he had said to them; and they made ready the passover.

Context

After the instructions, Mark reports the disciples’ successful execution. This closes the preparation scene and leads into the evening arrival of Jesus with the twelve. The narrative rhythm slows, inviting readers to sense the gravity of what is about to happen. Next comes table fellowship, Jesus’ solemn prediction that one of them will betray Him, the sorrowing questions, and the identification of the betrayer by shared dish. The institution of the bread and cup follows, embedding meaning into the Passover elements and pointing directly to Jesus’ impending death for many.

v.15And he will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready: and there make ready for us.

v.16This passage

v.17And when it was evening he cometh with the twelve.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 16:4

    But these things have I spoken unto you, that when their hour is come, ye may remember them, how that I told you. And these things I said not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you.

  • Luke 22:35

    And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.

  • Luke 22:13

    And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

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