Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” New Living Translation Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. English Standard Version And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Berean Standard Bible And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "You yourselves come apart to a solitary place, and rest a little." For those coming and those going were many, and not even did they have opportunity to eat. King James Bible And he said 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. New King James Version And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. New American Standard Bible And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) NASB 1995 And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) NASB 1977 And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) Legacy Standard Bible And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) Amplified Bible He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while”—for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they could not even find time to eat. Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. American Standard Version And 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. Contemporary English Version But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said, "Let's go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest." English Revised Version And 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So he said to them, "Let's go to a place where we can be alone to rest for a while." Many people were coming and going, and Jesus and the apostles didn't even have a chance to eat. Good News Translation There were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his disciples didn't even have time to eat. So he said to them, "Let us go off by ourselves to some place where we will be alone and you can rest a while." International Standard Version He told them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while," because so many people were coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat. Majority Standard Bible And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. NET Bible He said to them, "Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while" (for many were coming and going, and there was no time to eat). New Heart English Bible And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to an isolated place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Webster's Bible Translation And he said to 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. Weymouth New Testament Then He said to them, "Come away, all of you, to a quiet place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, so that they had no time even for meals. World English Bible He said to them, “Come away into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said to them, “Come yourselves apart to a desolate place, and rest a little,” for those coming and those going were many, and not even to eat had they opportunity, Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "You yourselves come apart to a solitary place, and rest a little." For those coming and those going were many, and not even did they have opportunity to eat. Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, 'Come ye yourselves apart to a desert place, and rest a little,' for those coming and those going were many, and not even to eat had they opportunity, Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Come ye yourselves apart to a desert place, and rest a little: for many were coming and returning, and neither had they leisure to eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Come apart into a desert place, and rest a little. For there were many coming and going: and they had not so much as time to eat. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, “Go out alone, into a deserted place, and rest for a little while.” For there were so many who were coming and going, that they did not even have time to eat. New American Bible He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. New Revised Standard Version He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Come, let us go to the wilderness all alone, and rest awhile; for there were many coming and going, and they had no chance even to eat. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Come, we shall go to the country alone and rest yourselves a little.” For there were many going and coming and there was not a place for them even to eat. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: Come yourselves privately into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had not leisure even to eat. Godbey New Testament And He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat. Mace New Testament then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while, for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat. Weymouth New Testament Then He said to them, "Come away, all of you, to a quiet place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, so that they had no time even for meals. Worrell New Testament And He saith to them, Worsley New Testament And He said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feeding of the Five Thousand30Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught. 31And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.… Cross References Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Luke 5:16 Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray. Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. John 6:15 Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. Exodus 33:14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Luke 9:10 Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. John 4:6 Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 1 Kings 19:3-4 And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, / while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” Jeremiah 31:25 for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.” Matthew 8:18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea. Luke 6:12 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. Genesis 2:2-3 And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. / Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished. Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Come you 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. come. Mark 1:45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. Mark 3:7,20 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, … Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. Jump to Previous Apart Awhile Desert Deserted Eat Food Going Great Leisure Meals Quiet Rest Secluded Time YourselvesJump to Next Apart Awhile Desert Deserted Eat Food Going Great Leisure Meals Quiet Rest Secluded Time YourselvesMark 6 1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits. 14. Various opinions of Jesus. 16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried. 30. The apostles return from preaching. 34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes. 45. Jesus walks on the sea; 53. and heals all who touch him. Come with Me This phrase is an invitation from Jesus, emphasizing His role as a shepherd and guide. The Greek word for "come" (δεῦτε) is an imperative, suggesting urgency and importance. It reflects Jesus' desire for His disciples to be in His presence, highlighting the relational aspect of discipleship. Historically, rabbis would often call their disciples to follow them closely, not just in physical proximity but in lifestyle and teaching. Jesus, as the ultimate Rabbi, calls His followers to a deeper relationship and understanding of His mission. by yourselves to a solitary place and rest a while Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Come Δεῦτε (Deute) Verb - Imperative - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1205: Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither! with Me κατ’ (kat’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). privately αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [a] solitary ἔρημον (erēmon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2048: Lonesome, i.e. waste. place, τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. let us rest ἀναπαύσασθε (anapausasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 373: From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. for a while.” ὀλίγον (oligon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. many [people] πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. coming ἐρχόμενοι (erchomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. going, ὑπάγοντες (hypagontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5217: To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they did not even have time εὐκαίρουν (eukairoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2119: From eukairos; to have good time, i.e. Opportunity or leisure. to eat. φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. Links Mark 6:31 NIVMark 6:31 NLT Mark 6:31 ESV Mark 6:31 NASB Mark 6:31 KJV Mark 6:31 BibleApps.com Mark 6:31 Biblia Paralela Mark 6:31 Chinese Bible Mark 6:31 French Bible Mark 6:31 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 6:31 He said to them You come apart (Mar Mk Mr) |
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