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Mark 6:35

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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;
Mark 6:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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;
36send them away, that they may go into the country and villages round about, and buy themselves somewhat to eat.
37But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred shillings` worth of bread, and give them to eat?
38And he saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go [and] see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.
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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 when the day was now far spent, etc..] Or “much time was gone”, in teaching the people, and healing the sick: his disciples came unto him; nearer to him, as he was preaching, or healing the sick; and said, this is a desert place, and now the time is far passed; (see Gill on “<401415>Matthew 14:15”).”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:35-36 The place where Jesus taught was remote,, but it still had farms and villages . . . nearby where the people could buy something to eat.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 14:15-21; Luk 9:12-17; Joh 6:5-15 Mark 6:36”
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