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Mark 4:35

What does Mark 4:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 4:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 4:35 means

As evening approached on that same day of extensive teaching, Jesus instructed His disciples to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. This command initiates a new episode, shifting from Jesus' teaching ministry to a demonstration of His miraculous power over nature. It prepares both the disciples and the reader for an urgent event that will test their faith and reveal more of Jesus' divine identity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And on that day, when the evening had come, he said to them, Let us go over to the other side.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he saith to them on that day, evening having come, `We may pass over to the other side;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he saith to them that day, when evening was come: Let us pass over to the other side.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And on that day, when evening was come, he says to them, Let us go over to the other side:

Context

This verse marks a significant transition in the chapter, moving from a lengthy teaching session to a dramatic action sequence. It immediately follows the description of Jesus' teaching methods and sets the stage for the journey across the Sea of Galilee. This shift in activity prepares the reader for the storm event and the subsequent revelation of Jesus' authority beyond just teaching.

v.34and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.

v.35This passage

v.36And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 8:18

    Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

  • John 6:17

    and they entered into a boat, and were going over the sea unto Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.

  • Mark 5:21

    And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea.

  • John 6:1

    After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which isthe seaof Tiberias.

  • Luke 8:25

    And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

  • Mark 8:13

    And he left them, and again entering into the boat departed to the other side.

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