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Mark 3:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Mark 3:9

Verse 9 of 35

Scripture focus

And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Mark 3:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 3:9

Theological / Devotional

A small ship. Or, “a boat.” This detail of the gospel narrative is noted only by Mark. It seems that during the remaining months of the Galilean ministry the small boat for which Christ now made arrangements was always at hand when there was need for it (see chs. 4:35, 36; 6:32; 8:10, 13). Perhaps the boat belonged to Peter (see on Luke 5:3).

Wait on him. Or, “ready for him,” that is, at His disposal whenever He should have need of it.

Multitude. For the third time in as many verses Mark takes note of the throngs that followed Christ wherever He went (see vs. 7, 8).

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