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Mark 6:30

What does Mark 6:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 6:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 6:30 means

Mark 6:30 records that the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught. This meeting is a debrief: the Twelve report their missionary experiences—successes and struggles. The verse highlights their accountability and desire for guidance from Jesus after their mission. It also marks a pastoral moment: Jesus listens to their reports, acknowledging the cost and fruit of their labor. This sharing prepares Jesus’ compassionate response—inviting them to rest—showing his care for their physical and spiritual well-being amid constant ministry demands.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the twelve came together to Jesus; and they gave him an account of all the things they had done, and all they had been teaching.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the apostles are gathered together unto Jesus, and they told him all, and how many things they did, and how many things they taught,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the apostles coming together unto Jesus, related to him all things that they had done and taught.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the apostles are gathered together to Jesus. And they related to him all things, [both] what they had done and what they had taught.

Context

Following John’s burial and the disciples’ return (verse 29), the apostles regroup with Jesus, reporting their work in the field. This moment contrasts with the courtly spectacle of Herod and brings focus back to the evangelical mission. Their report prompts Jesus to invite them away for rest, which sets the stage for the feeding of the five thousand. The verse connects the close of John’s story with ongoing missionary activity under Jesus’ supervision.

v.29And when his disciples heard thereof, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

v.30This passage

v.31And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 10:2

    Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James thesonof Zebedee, and John his brother;

  • Acts 20:18

    And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,

  • Luke 22:14

    And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him.

  • Luke 17:5

    And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

  • Luke 9:10

    And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.

  • Luke 24:10

    Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles.

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