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Mark 6:32

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.
Mark 6:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29And when his disciples heard [thereof], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
30And the apostles gather themselves together unto Jesus; and they told him all things, whatsoever they had done, and whatsoever they had taught.
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.
32And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.
33And [the people] saw them going, and many knew [them], and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them.
34And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
35And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, The place is desert, and the day is now far spent;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they departed into a desert place, etc..] Which belonged to the city of Bethsaida, (<420910>Luke 9:10), by ship, privately; over some part of the sea of Tiberias, this place lying on a more remote side of it.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this narrative explained in the notes at Matthew 14:13-21. Mark 6:32 By ship - By a boat or a small vessel. Privately - Without making their plan known. They intended to go privately. It appears, however, that their intention became known, and multitudes followed them. Mark 6:33 Afoot thither - On foot to the place where they saw them going. Out of all cities - All cities or large towns in the neighborhood. Mark 6:34 Much people ...as sheep ... - They had no one to teach them and guide them. The priests and scribes were proud and corrupt; they despised the common people and neglected them. Mark 6:35 The time is far passed - The day is almost gone. It is drawing near night. Mark 6:37 Two…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They departed - Across a creek or corner of the lake. Mark 6:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 14:13 Mark 6:33”
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