But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
Mark
The book of Mark is the second Gospel in the New Testament, offering a fast-paced and vivid account of the life, ministry, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mark emphasizes Jesus’ authority and power, presenting Him as the Son of God who serves, heals, and saves. This Gospel focuses on action and immediacy, showing Jesus’ compassion, courage, and mission to bring God’s kingdom to humanity.
Mark highlights the humanity and divinity of Christ. Through His teachings, miracles, and interactions, readers see a Savior who is both approachable and sovereign. The book calls believers to respond with faith, recognize Jesus’ authority, and follow Him faithfully, even in the face of suffering and challenges.
This Gospel encourages believers to live with boldness, trust in Christ, and embrace the transformative power of His love and sacrifice. Mark provides clear examples of discipleship, obedience, and the urgency of proclaiming God’s kingdom.
Explore the book of Mark to witness the powerful ministry of Jesus, deepen your faith, and be inspired to live as His committed disciple.
Mark 6:5
And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mark 6:50
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 6:51
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Mark 6:52
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
Mark 6:53
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
Mark 6:54
And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
Mark 6:55
And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
Mark 6:56
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Mark 6:6
And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
Mark 6:7
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 6:8
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
Mark 6:9
But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
Mark 7:1
Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
Mark 7:10
For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
Mark 7:11
But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
Mark 7:12
And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;
Mark 7:13
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Mark 7:14
And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:
Mark 7:15
There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
Mark 7:16
If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Mark 7:17
And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
Mark 7:18
And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
Mark 7:19
Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Mark 7:2
And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
Mark 7:20
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Mark 7:22
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
Mark 7:23
All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
Mark 7:24
And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.