New International Version But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. New Living Translation But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. English Standard Version Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. Berean Standard Bible But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. Berean Literal Bible And many saw them going and recognized, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities and went before them. King James Bible And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. New King James Version But the multitudes saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to Him. New American Standard Bible The people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. NASB 1995 The people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. NASB 1977 And the people saw them going, and many recognized them, and they ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. Legacy Standard Bible And the people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. Amplified Bible Many [people] saw them leaving, and recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the [surrounding] cities, and got there ahead of them. Berean Annotated Bible But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. Christian Standard Bible but many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they ran on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. Holman Christian Standard Bible but many saw them leaving and recognized them. People ran there by land from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. American Standard Version And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. Contemporary English Version But many people saw them leave and figured out where they were going. So people from every town ran on ahead and got there first. English Revised Version And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran there together on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. GOD'S WORD® Translation But many people saw them leave and recognized them. The people ran from all the cities and arrived ahead of them. Good News Translation Many people, however, saw them leave and knew at once who they were; so they went from all the towns and ran ahead by land and arrived at the place ahead of Jesus and his disciples. International Standard Version But when many people saw them leave and recognized them, they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. NET Bible But many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them. New Heart English Bible But they saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities and they arrived before them. Webster's Bible Translation And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran on foot thither out of all cities, and out went them, and came together to him. Weymouth New Testament But the people saw them going, and many knew them; and coming by land they ran together there from all the neighbouring towns, and arrived before them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut many people saw them leaving and recognized Him. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. World English Bible They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the multitudes saw them going away, and many recognized Him, and they ran there by land from all the cities, and went before them, and came together to Him, Berean Literal Bible And many saw them going and recognized, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities and went before them. Young's Literal Translation And the multitudes saw them going away, and many recognised him, and by land from all the cities they ran thither, and went before them, and came together to him, Smith's Literal Translation And the crowds saw them retiring, and many knew him, and they were running there on foot from all cities, and came before them, and came together to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they saw them going away, and many knew: and they ran flocking thither on foot from all the cities, and were there before them. Catholic Public Domain Version And they saw them going away, and many knew about it. And together they ran by foot from all the cities, and they arrived before them. New American Bible People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. New Revised Standard Version Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd many people saw them when they were leaving, and they knew them, and from all the cities they hurried by land and reached the place before him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And many saw them as they were going, and they recognized them and they ran on land from all the cities before him to that place. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd many saw them departing, and recognized him; and they ran thither on foot from all the cities, and went before them, and came together to him. Godbey New Testament And the multitudes saw them going, and many recognized them, and they ran together thither on foot from many cities, and came before them and came together to Him. Haweis New Testament And the multitudes observed them going off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto him. Mace New Testament but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come. Weymouth New Testament But the people saw them going, and many knew them; and coming by land they ran together there from all the neighbouring towns, and arrived before them. Worrell New Testament And the people saw them going on their way, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. Worsley New Testament And the people saw them departing, and many took notice of them, and ran thither on foot from all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Feeding of the Five Thousand…32So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place. 33But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. 34When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.… Cross References But many people saw them leaving John 6:22-24 The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone. / However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. / So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. Luke 4:42 At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. and recognized them. Matthew 14:35-36 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. Acts 4:13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. They ran together on foot from all the towns 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. Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Mark 3:7-8 So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. and arrived before them. John 12:12-13 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Luke 9:11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. John 6:2 A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. John 6:5 When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” Matthew 15:30-31 Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. John 6:24-25 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. / When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” Luke 5:15 But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. John 12:19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Treasury of Scripture And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and preceded them, and came together to him. Mark 6:54,55 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, … Matthew 15:29-31 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there… John 6:2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. Jump to Previous Afoot Ahead Arrived Cities Departing Foot Leaving Multitudes Neighbouring Ran Recognised Recognized Running Thither Together TownsJump to Next Afoot Ahead Arrived Cities Departing Foot Leaving Multitudes Neighbouring Ran Recognised Recognized Running Thither Together TownsMark 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. But many people saw them leaving Jesus and the apostles withdrew by boat to a solitary place after a demanding period of ministry, but their departure did not go unnoticed. His works and teaching had made Him widely known throughout Galilee. Jhn 6:22-24 The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side…… and recognized them. The crowd identified Jesus and His disciples and understood where they were heading. Reports of His healings, authority over demons, and teaching had spread through the surrounding towns. Mat 14:35-36 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus,… They ran together on foot from all the towns People hurried along the shoreline and overland routes to reach the destination ahead of the boat. Their actions reveal both the extent of Jesus’ public ministry and the widespread expectation that He would meet their needs. Mat 14:13 When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat… and arrived before them. When Jesus came ashore, He found a large crowd waiting. Their arrival set the occasion for His compassionate teaching and the feeding of the five thousand. Jhn 12:12-13 The next day the great crowd heard that Jesus was coming… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching the crowds. 2. The Disciples Followers of Jesus who were with Him, learning from His teachings and witnessing His miracles. 3. The Crowds Large groups of people who were eager to see Jesus and hear His teachings, often following Him from place to place. 4. The Towns Various settlements in the region of Galilee from which the people came, indicating the widespread interest in Jesus' ministry. 5. The Event The people recognizing Jesus and His disciples and running ahead to meet them, showing their eagerness and desperation to be near Jesus. Teaching Points Eagerness to Seek JesusThe crowd's determination to reach Jesus before He arrived shows their deep desire to be in His presence. We should cultivate a similar eagerness in our spiritual lives, prioritizing time with Jesus through prayer and Bible study. Recognizing Jesus The people recognized Jesus and His disciples, indicating their familiarity with His works and teachings. As believers, we should strive to recognize Jesus' presence and work in our lives and the world around us. Community in Pursuit The crowd came together from various towns, illustrating the power of community in seeking Jesus. We should encourage and support one another in our spiritual journeys, fostering a community that seeks Christ together. Anticipation and Preparation The crowd's anticipation led them to prepare by running ahead to meet Jesus. In our lives, we should prepare our hearts and minds to receive Jesus' teachings and be ready to act on them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 6:33?2. How can we prioritize seeking Jesus like the crowd in Mark 6:33? 3. What does Mark 6:33 teach about Jesus' popularity and ministry approach? 4. How does Mark 6:33 connect with other instances of Jesus drawing large crowds? 5. In what ways can we "run on foot" to Jesus in our lives? 6. How can we ensure our pursuit of Jesus is genuine and not superficial? 7. Why did the crowd recognize Jesus and follow Him in Mark 6:33? 8. What does Mark 6:33 reveal about Jesus' popularity and influence? 9. How does Mark 6:33 demonstrate the human need for spiritual guidance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 6? (33) And ran afoot.--The words are used to point the contrast between the disciples, who had come in their boat, and the crowds who came by land.Verse 33. - This is very graphic. The Greek in the first part of this verse runs thus, according to the best authorities: Καὶ εϊδον αὐτοὸς ὑπάγοντας καὶ ἐπέγνωσαν αὐτὸν πολλοί: And they - i.e. the people - saw them going, and many knew them. They saw them departing, and observed what direction the boat took, and then hastened thither on foot, and outwent them; and so were ready to meet them again on the opposite shore when they landed. The distance by land from the place where they started would be about twenty miles. Mark 6:33 paints a vivid, literal picture of ordinary people who see, recognize, run, and arrive—all because Jesus is worthy of relentless pursuit. Their determined chase sets the stage for one of Scripture’s most memorable miracles, yet the real lesson lies in their eagerness: eyes fixed on Christ, hearts quick to move, feet swift to follow. The verse calls every reader to mirror their urgency, knowing that those who earnestly seek the Lord will find Him ready to teach, to feed, and to satisfy completely. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. many [people] πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. leaving ὑπάγοντας (hypagontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative 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. recognized [them]. ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. They ran together συνέδραμον (synedramon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4936: To run (rush) together, run with. From sun and trecho; to rush together or headlong. on foot πεζῇ (pezē) Adverb Strong's 3979: On foot, by land. Dative case feminine of a derivative of pous; foot-wise, i.e. By walking. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. all πασῶν (pasōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. towns πόλεων (poleōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. arrived before προῆλθον (proēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4281: To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. them. αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. 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