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Mark 8:2-9

2 “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.

3 If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.”

4 His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?”

5 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked.
“Seven,” they replied.

6 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and they did so.

7 They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them.

8 The people ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

9 About four thousand men were present. And having sent them away,

Cross References for Mark 8:2-9

Psalms 103:13 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13

Hebrews 2:17 - For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17

Luke 15:20 - So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him... Click to read the verse Luke 15:20 Click to read the verse Luke 15:20

Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have o... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:15

Micah 7:19 - You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniqui... Click to read the verse Micah 7:19 Click to read the verse Micah 7:19

Matthew 6:32-33 - For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:32-33 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:32-33

Psalms 145:8 - The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Click to read the verse Psalms 145:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 145:8

Hebrews 5:2 - He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2

Matthew 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, lik... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:36 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:36

Mark 6:34 - When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like shee... Click to read the verse Mark 6:34 Click to read the verse Mark 6:34

Psalms 145:15 - The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. Click to read the verse Psalms 145:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 145:15

Matthew 14:14 - When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Click to read the verse Matthew 14:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:14

Mark 9:22 - “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity ... Click to read the verse Mark 9:22 Click to read the verse Mark 9:22

Mark 5:19 - Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has do... Click to read the verse Mark 5:19 Click to read the verse Mark 5:19

Mark 1:41 - Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said... Click to read the verse Mark 1:41 Click to read the verse Mark 1:41

Matthew 20:34 - Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and ... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:34

Luke 7:13 - When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Click to read the verse Luke 7:13 Click to read the verse Luke 7:13

Matthew 4:2-4 - After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Click to read the verse Matthew 4:2-4 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:2-4

John 4:30-34 - They came out of the town and made their way toward him. Click to read the verse John 4:30-34 Click to read the verse John 4:30-34

John 4:6-8 - Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It w... Click to read the verse John 4:6-8 Click to read the verse John 4:6-8