Apologetics Bible

Mark 8:1

Greek

Ἐν ἐκείναις ταῖς ἡμέραις ⸂πάλιν πολλοῦ⸃ ὄχλου ὄντος καὶ μὴ ἐχόντων τί φάγωσιν, ⸀προσκαλεσάμενος τοὺς ⸀μαθητὰς λέγει αὐτοῖς·

En ekeinais tais emerais palin polloy ochloy ontos kai me echonton ti phagosin, proskalesamenos toys mathetas legei aytois·

KJV: In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,

AKJV: In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him, and says to them,

ASV: In those days, when there was again a great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them,

YLT: In those days the multitude being very great, and not having what they may eat, Jesus having called near his disciples, saith to them,

Exposition: Mark 8:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:2

Greek

Σπλαγχνίζομαι ἐπὶ τὸν ὄχλον ὅτι ἤδη ἡμέραι τρεῖς προσμένουσίν μοι καὶ οὐκ ἔχουσιν τί φάγωσιν·

Splagchnizomai epi ton ochlon oti ede emerai treis prosmenoysin moi kai oyk echoysin ti phagosin·

KJV: I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:

AKJV: I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:

ASV: I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat:

YLT: `I have compassion upon the multitude, because now three days they do continue with me, and they have not what they may eat;

Exposition: Mark 8:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:3

Greek

καὶ ἐὰν ἀπολύσω αὐτοὺς νήστεις εἰς οἶκον αὐτῶν, ἐκλυθήσονται ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ· ⸂καί τινες⸃ αὐτῶν ⸀ἀπὸ μακρόθεν ⸀ἥκασιν.

kai ean apolyso aytoys nesteis eis oikon ayton, eklythesontai en te odo· kai tines ayton apo makrothen ekasin.

KJV: And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.

AKJV: And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.

ASV: and if I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint on the way; and some of them are come from far.

YLT: and if I shall let them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way, for certain of them are come from far.'

Exposition: Mark 8:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:4

Greek

καὶ ἀπεκρίθησαν αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ⸀ὅτι Πόθεν τούτους δυνήσεταί τις ὧδε χορτάσαι ἄρτων ἐπʼ ἐρημίας;

kai apekrithesan ayto oi mathetai aytoy oti Pothen toytoys dynesetai tis ode chortasai arton ep eremias;

KJV: And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

AKJV: And his disciples answered him, From where can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

ASV: And his disciples answered him, Whence shall one be able to fill these men with bread here in a desert place?

YLT: And his disciples answered him, `Whence shall any one be able these here to feed with bread in a wilderness?'

Exposition: Mark 8:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:5

Greek

καὶ ⸀ἠρώτα αὐτούς· Πόσους ἔχετε ἄρτους; οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Ἑπτά.

kai erota aytoys· Posoys echete artoys; oi de eipan· Epta.

KJV: And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

AKJV: And he asked them, How many loaves have you? And they said, Seven.

ASV: And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.

YLT: And he was questioning them, How many loaves have ye?' and they said, Seven.'

Exposition: Mark 8:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:6

Greek

καὶ ⸀παραγγέλλει τῷ ὄχλῳ ἀναπεσεῖν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς· καὶ λαβὼν τοὺς ἑπτὰ ἄρτους εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ ἐδίδου τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ ἵνα ⸀παρατιθῶσιν καὶ παρέθηκαν τῷ ὄχλῳ.

kai paraggellei to ochlo anapesein epi tes ges· kai labon toys epta artoys eycharistesas eklasen kai edidoy tois mathetais aytoy ina paratithosin kai parethekan to ochlo.

KJV: And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.

AKJV: And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and broke, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.

ASV: And he commandeth the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, to set before them; and they set them before the multitude.

YLT: And he commanded the multitude to sit down upon the ground, and having taken the seven loaves, having given thanks, he brake, and was giving to his disciples that they may set before them ; and they did set before the multitude.

Exposition: Mark 8:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:7

Greek

καὶ εἶχον ἰχθύδια ὀλίγα· καὶ εὐλογήσας ⸀αὐτὰ εἶπεν ⸂καὶ ταῦτα παρατιθέναι⸃.

kai eichon ichthydia oliga· kai eylogesas ayta eipen kai tayta paratithenai.

KJV: And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

AKJV: And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

ASV: And they had a few small fishes: and having blessed them, he commanded to set these also before them.

YLT: And they had a few small fishes, and having blessed, he said to set them also before them ;

Exposition: Mark 8:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:8

Greek

⸂καὶ ἔφαγον⸃ καὶ ἐχορτάσθησαν, καὶ ἦραν περισσεύματα κλασμάτων ἑπτὰ σπυρίδας.

kai ephagon kai echortasthesan, kai eran perisseymata klasmaton epta spyridas.

KJV: So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.

AKJV: So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.

ASV: And they ate, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.

YLT: and they did eat and were filled, and they took up that which was over of broken pieces--seven baskets;

Exposition: Mark 8:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:9

Greek

ἦσαν ⸀δὲ ὡς τετρακισχίλιοι. καὶ ἀπέλυσεν αὐτούς.

esan de os tetrakischilioi. kai apelysen aytoys.

KJV: And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

AKJV: And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away. ¶

ASV: And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

YLT: and those eating were about four thousand. And he let them away,

Exposition: Mark 8:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:10

Greek

καὶ ⸀εὐθὺς ἐμβὰς εἰς τὸ πλοῖον μετὰ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ ἦλθεν εἰς τὰ μέρη Δαλμανουθά.

kai eythys embas eis to ploion meta ton matheton aytoy elthen eis ta mere Dalmanoytha.

KJV: And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

AKJV: And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

ASV: And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

YLT: and immediately having entered into the boat with his disciples, he came to the parts of Dalmanutha,

Exposition: Mark 8:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:11

Greek

Καὶ ἐξῆλθον οἱ Φαρισαῖοι καὶ ἤρξαντο συζητεῖν αὐτῷ, ζητοῦντες παρʼ αὐτοῦ σημεῖον ἀπὸ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, πειράζοντες αὐτόν.

Kai exelthon oi Pharisaioi kai erxanto syzetein ayto, zetoyntes par aytoy semeion apo toy oyranoy, peirazontes ayton.

KJV: And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

AKJV: And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

ASV: And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, trying him.

YLT: and the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking from him a sign from the heaven, tempting him;

Exposition: Mark 8:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:12

Greek

καὶ ἀναστενάξας τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ λέγει· Τί ἡ γενεὰ αὕτη ⸂ζητεῖ σημεῖον⸃; ἀμὴν λέγω ⸀ὑμῖν, εἰ δοθήσεται τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ σημεῖον.

kai anastenaxas to pneymati aytoy legei· Ti e genea ayte zetei semeion; amen lego ymin, ei dothesetai te genea tayte semeion.

KJV: And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

AKJV: And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and says, Why does this generation seek after a sign? truly I say to you, There shall no sign be given to this generation.

ASV: And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

YLT: and having sighed deeply in his spirit, he saith, `Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.'

Exposition: Mark 8:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:13

Greek

καὶ ἀφεὶς αὐτοὺς ⸂πάλιν ἐμβὰς⸃ ἀπῆλθεν εἰς τὸ πέραν.

kai apheis aytoys palin embas apelthen eis to peran.

KJV: And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

AKJV: And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. ¶

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

YLT: And having left them, having entered again into the boat, he went away to the other side;

Exposition: Mark 8:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:14

Greek

Καὶ ἐπελάθοντο λαβεῖν ἄρτους, καὶ εἰ μὴ ἕνα ἄρτον οὐκ εἶχον μεθʼ ἑαυτῶν ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ.

Kai epelathonto labein artoys, kai ei me ena arton oyk eichon meth eayton en to ploio.

KJV: Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

AKJV: Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

ASV: And they forgot to take bread; and they had not in the boat with them more than one loaf.

YLT: and they forgot to take loaves, and except one loaf they had nothing with them in the boat,

Exposition: Mark 8:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:15

Greek

καὶ διεστέλλετο αὐτοῖς λέγων· Ὁρᾶτε, βλέπετε ἀπὸ τῆς ζύμης τῶν Φαρισαίων καὶ τῆς ζύμης Ἡρῴδου.

kai diestelleto aytois legon· Orate, blepete apo tes zymes ton Pharisaion kai tes zymes Erodoy.

KJV: And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

AKJV: And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

ASV: And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.

YLT: and he was charging them, saying, `Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,'

Exposition: Mark 8:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:16

Greek

καὶ διελογίζοντο πρὸς ⸀ἀλλήλους ὅτι ἄρτους οὐκ ⸀ἔχουσιν.

kai dielogizonto pros alleloys oti artoys oyk echoysin.

KJV: And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.

AKJV: And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.

ASV: And they reasoned one with another, saying, We have no bread.

YLT: and they were reasoning with one another, saying--`Because we have no loaves.'

Exposition: Mark 8:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:17

Greek

καὶ ⸀γνοὺς λέγει αὐτοῖς· Τί διαλογίζεσθε ὅτι ἄρτους οὐκ ἔχετε; οὔπω νοεῖτε οὐδὲ συνίετε; ⸀πεπωρωμένην ἔχετε τὴν καρδίαν ὑμῶν;

kai gnoys legei aytois· Ti dialogizesthe oti artoys oyk echete; oypo noeite oyde syniete; peporomenen echete ten kardian ymon;

KJV: And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

AKJV: And when Jesus knew it, he says to them, Why reason you, because you have no bread? perceive you not yet, neither understand? have you your heart yet hardened?

ASV: And Jesus perceiving it saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? do ye not yet perceive, neither understand? have ye your heart hardened?

YLT: And Jesus having known, saith to them, `Why do ye reason, because ye have no loaves? do ye not yet perceive, nor understand, yet have ye your heart hardened?

Exposition: Mark 8:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:18

Greek

ὀφθαλμοὺς ἔχοντες οὐ βλέπετε καὶ ὦτα ἔχοντες οὐκ ἀκούετε; καὶ οὐ μνημονεύετε

ophthalmoys echontes oy blepete kai ota echontes oyk akoyete; kai oy mnemoneyete

KJV: Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

AKJV: Having eyes, see you not? and having ears, hear you not? and do you not remember?

ASV: Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

YLT: Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember?

Exposition: Mark 8:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:19

Greek

ὅτε τοὺς πέντε ἄρτους ἔκλασα εἰς τοὺς πεντακισχιλίους, πόσους κοφίνους ⸂κλασμάτων πλήρεις⸃ ἤρατε; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Δώδεκα.

ote toys pente artoys eklasa eis toys pentakischilioys, posoys kophinoys klasmaton plereis erate; legoysin ayto· Dodeka.

KJV: When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

AKJV: When I broke the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up? They say to him, Twelve.

ASV: When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

YLT: When the five loaves I did brake to the five thousand, how many hand-baskets full of broken pieces took ye up?' they say to him, `Twelve.'

Exposition: Mark 8:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:20

Greek

ὅτε ⸀καὶ τοὺς ἑπτὰ εἰς τοὺς τετρακισχιλίους, πόσων σπυρίδων πληρώματα κλασμάτων ἤρατε; ⸂καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῷ⸃· Ἑπτά.

ote kai toys epta eis toys tetrakischilioys, poson spyridon pleromata klasmaton erate; kai legoysin ayto· Epta.

KJV: And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

AKJV: And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up? And they said, Seven.

ASV: And when the seven among the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces took ye up? And they say unto him, Seven.

YLT: And when the seven to the four thousand, how many hand-baskets full of broken pieces took ye up?' and they said, Seven.'

Exposition: Mark 8:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:21

Greek

καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ⸀Οὔπω συνίετε;

kai elegen aytois· Oypo syniete;

KJV: And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

AKJV: And he said to them, How is it that you do not understand? ¶

ASV: And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand?

YLT: And he said to them, `How do ye not understand?'

Exposition: Mark 8:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:22

Greek

Καὶ ⸀ἔρχονται εἰς Βηθσαϊδάν. καὶ φέρουσιν αὐτῷ τυφλὸν καὶ παρακαλοῦσιν αὐτὸν ἵνα αὐτοῦ ἅψηται.

Kai erchontai eis Bethsaidan. kai pheroysin ayto typhlon kai parakaloysin ayton ina aytoy apsetai.

KJV: And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.

AKJV: And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man to him, and sought him to touch him.

ASV: And they come unto Bethsaida. And they bring to him a blind man, and beseech him to touch him.

YLT: And he cometh to Bethsaida, and they bring to him one blind, and call upon him that he may touch him,

Exposition: Mark 8:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:23

Greek

καὶ ἐπιλαβόμενος τῆς χειρὸς τοῦ τυφλοῦ ⸀ἐξήνεγκεν αὐτὸν ἔξω τῆς κώμης, καὶ πτύσας εἰς τὰ ὄμματα αὐτοῦ, ἐπιθεὶς τὰς χεῖρας αὐτῷ, ἐπηρώτα αὐτόν· Εἴ τι ⸀βλέπεις;

kai epilabomenos tes cheiros toy typhloy exenegken ayton exo tes komes, kai ptysas eis ta ommata aytoy, epitheis tas cheiras ayto, eperota ayton· Ei ti blepeis;

KJV: And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.

AKJV: And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands on him, he asked him if he saw something.

ASV: And he took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, Seest thou aught?

YLT: and having taken the hand of the blind man, he led him forth without the village, and having spit on his eyes, having put his hands on him, he was questioning him if he doth behold anything:

Exposition: Mark 8:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:24

Greek

καὶ ἀναβλέψας ἔλεγεν· Βλέπω τοὺς ἀνθρώπους ὅτι ὡς δένδρα ὁρῶ περιπατοῦντας.

kai anablepsas elegen· Blepo toys anthropoys oti os dendra oro peripatoyntas.

KJV: And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

AKJV: And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

ASV: And he looked up, and said, I see men; for I behold them as trees, walking.

YLT: and he, having looked up, said, `I behold men, as I see trees, walking.'

Exposition: Mark 8:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:25

Greek

εἶτα πάλιν ⸀ἐπέθηκεν τὰς χεῖρας ἐπὶ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, καὶ ⸂διέβλεψεν καὶ ἀπεκατέστη καὶ ἐνέβλεπεν⸃ τηλαυγῶς ⸀ἅπαντα.

eita palin epetheken tas cheiras epi toys ophthalmoys aytoy, kai dieblepsen kai apekateste kai eneblepen telaygos apanta.

KJV: After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

AKJV: After that he put his hands again on his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

ASV: Then again he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked stedfastly, and was restored, and saw all things clearly.

YLT: Afterwards again he put his hands on his eyes, and made him look up, and he was restored, and discerned all things clearly,

Exposition: Mark 8:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:26

Greek

καὶ ἀπέστειλεν αὐτὸν ⸀εἰς οἶκον αὐτοῦ λέγων· Μηδὲ εἰς τὴν κώμην ⸀εἰσέλθῃς.

kai apesteilen ayton eis oikon aytoy legon· Mede eis ten komen eiselthes.

KJV: And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

AKJV: And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. ¶

ASV: And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village.

YLT: and he sent him away to his house, saying, `Neither to the village mayest thou go, nor tell it to any in the village.'

Exposition: Mark 8:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:27

Greek

Καὶ ἐξῆλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς καὶ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ εἰς τὰς κώμας Καισαρείας τῆς Φιλίππου· καὶ ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ ἐπηρώτα τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ λέγων αὐτοῖς· Τίνα με λέγουσιν οἱ ἄνθρωποι εἶναι;

Kai exelthen o Iesoys kai oi mathetai aytoy eis tas komas Kaisareias tes Philippoy· kai en te odo eperota toys mathetas aytoy legon aytois· Tina me legoysin oi anthropoi einai;

KJV: And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?

AKJV: And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying to them, Whom do men say that I am?

ASV: And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, into the villages of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

YLT: And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi, and in the way he was questioning his disciples, saying to them, `Who do men say me to be?'

Exposition: Mark 8:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:28

Greek

οἱ δὲ ⸂εἶπαν αὐτῷ λέγοντες⸃ ⸀ὅτι Ἰωάννην τὸν βαπτιστήν, καὶ ἄλλοι Ἠλίαν, ἄλλοι δὲ ⸂ὅτι εἷς⸃ τῶν προφητῶν.

oi de eipan ayto legontes oti Ioannen ton baptisten, kai alloi Elian, alloi de oti eis ton propheton.

KJV: And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

AKJV: And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.

ASV: And they told him, saying, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.

YLT: And they answered, `John the Baptist, and others Elijah, but others one of the prophets.'

Exposition: Mark 8:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:29

Greek

καὶ αὐτὸς ⸂ἐπηρώτα αὐτούς⸃· Ὑμεῖς δὲ τίνα με λέγετε εἶναι; ⸀ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Πέτρος λέγει αὐτῷ· Σὺ εἶ ὁ χριστός.

kai aytos eperota aytoys· Ymeis de tina me legete einai; apokritheis o Petros legei ayto· Sy ei o christos.

KJV: And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

AKJV: And he says to them, But whom say you that I am? And Peter answers and said to him, You are the Christ.

ASV: And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.

YLT: And he saith to them, And ye--who do ye say me to be?' and Peter answering saith to him, Thou art the Christ.'

Exposition: Mark 8:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:30

Greek

καὶ ἐπετίμησεν αὐτοῖς ἵνα μηδενὶ λέγωσιν περὶ αὐτοῦ.

kai epetimesen aytois ina medeni legosin peri aytoy.

KJV: And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

AKJV: And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

ASV: And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.

YLT: And he strictly charged them that they may tell no one about it,

Exposition: Mark 8:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:31

Greek

Καὶ ἤρξατο διδάσκειν αὐτοὺς ὅτι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου πολλὰ παθεῖν καὶ ἀποδοκιμασθῆναι ⸀ὑπὸ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων καὶ τῶν ἀρχιερέων καὶ τῶν γραμματέων καὶ ἀποκτανθῆναι καὶ μετὰ τρεῖς ἡμέρας ἀναστῆναι·

Kai erxato didaskein aytoys oti dei ton yion toy anthropoy polla pathein kai apodokimasthenai ypo ton presbyteron kai ton archiereon kai ton grammateon kai apoktanthenai kai meta treis emeras anastenai·

KJV: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

AKJV: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

ASV: And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

YLT: and began to teach them, that it behoveth the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and after three days to rise again;

Exposition: Mark 8:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:32

Greek

καὶ παρρησίᾳ τὸν λόγον ἐλάλει. καὶ προσλαβόμενος ⸂ὁ Πέτρος αὐτὸν⸃ ἤρξατο ἐπιτιμᾶν αὐτῷ.

kai parresia ton logon elalei. kai proslabomenos o Petros ayton erxato epitiman ayto.

KJV: And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

AKJV: And he spoke that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

ASV: And he spake the saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

YLT: and openly he was speaking the word. And Peter having taken him aside, began to rebuke him,

Exposition: Mark 8:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:33

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἐπιστραφεὶς καὶ ἰδὼν τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἐπετίμησεν ⸀Πέτρῳ ⸂καὶ λέγει⸃· Ὕπαγε ὀπίσω μου, Σατανᾶ, ὅτι οὐ φρονεῖς τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ τὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων.

o de epistrapheis kai idon toys mathetas aytoy epetimesen Petro kai legei· Ypage opiso moy, Satana, oti oy phroneis ta toy theoy alla ta ton anthropon.

KJV: But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.

AKJV: But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get you behind me, Satan: for you mind not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. ¶

ASV: But he turning about, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and saith, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou mindest not the things of God, but the things of men.

YLT: and he, having turned, and having looked on his disciples, rebuked Peter, saying, `Get behind me, Adversary, because thou dost not mind the things of God, but the things of men.'

Exposition: Mark 8:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:34

Greek

Καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος τὸν ὄχλον σὺν τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ⸂Εἴ τις⸃ θέλει ὀπίσω μου ⸀ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι.

Kai proskalesamenos ton ochlon syn tois mathetais aytoy eipen aytois· Ei tis thelei opiso moy elthein, aparnesastho eayton kai arato ton stayron aytoy kai akoloytheito moi.

KJV: And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

AKJV: And when he had called the people to him with his disciples also, he said to them, Whoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

ASV: And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

YLT: And having called near the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, `Whoever doth will to come after me--let him disown himself, and take up his cross, and follow me;

Exposition: Mark 8:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:35

Greek

ὃς γὰρ ⸀ἐὰν θέλῃ τὴν ⸂ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ⸃ σῶσαι ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δʼ ἂν ⸀ἀπολέσει τὴν ⸄ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ⸅ ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ⸀σώσει αὐτήν.

os gar ean thele ten psychen aytoy sosai apolesei ayten· os d an apolesei ten psychen aytoy eneken emoy kai toy eyaggelioy sosei ayten.

KJV: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.

AKJV: For whoever will save his life shall lose it; but whoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.

ASV: For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s shall save it.

YLT: for whoever may will to save his life shall lose it; and whoever may lose his life for my sake and for the good news' sake, he shall save it;

Exposition: Mark 8:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:36

Greek

τί γὰρ ⸀ὠφελεῖ ⸀ἄνθρωπον ⸂κερδῆσαι τὸν κόσμον ὅλον καὶ ζημιωθῆναι⸃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ;

ti gar ophelei anthropon kerdesai ton kosmon olon kai zemiothenai ten psychen aytoy;

KJV: For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

AKJV: For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

ASV: For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

YLT: for what shall it profit a man, if he may gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

Exposition: Mark 8:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:37

Greek

⸂τί γὰρ⸃ ⸀δοῖ ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ;

ti gar doi anthropos antallagma tes psyches aytoy;

KJV: Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

AKJV: Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

ASV: For what should a man give in exchange for his life?

YLT: Or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?

Exposition: Mark 8:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Mark 8:38

Greek

ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων.

os gar ean epaischynthe me kai toys emoys logoys en te genea tayte te moichalidi kai amartolo, kai o yios toy anthropoy epaischynthesetai ayton otan elthe en te doxe toy patros aytoy meta ton aggelon ton agion.

KJV: Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

AKJV: Whoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

ASV: For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

YLT: for whoever may be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also shall be ashamed of him, when he may come in the glory of his Father, with the holy messengers.'

Exposition: Mark 8:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.