Mark 6:39

And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 6:39

BSB

Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.

AKJV

And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies on the green grass.

CPDV

And he instructed them to make them all sit down in groups on the green grass.

ERV

And he commanded them that all should sit down by companies upon the green grass.

NHEB

He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass.

SMT

And he commanded them all to recline a drinking together, drinking together upon the green grass.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 6:39

AndG2532ConjunctionhecommandedG2004Verb themG846tomakeG347Verb allG3956AdjectivesitdownG347VerbbycompaniesG4849Noun Neuter uponG1909PrepositionthegreenG5515Adjective grassG5528Noun Masculine

Commentary for Mark 6:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 6:39

Summary

Jesus arranges crowd in organized groups

Place

Desert

Event

Jesus organizes seated groups

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD