Mark 6:32
Mark 6:32 in Multiple Translations
So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.
And they went away in the boat to a waste place by themselves.
So they went by boat to a quiet place to be alone.
So they went by ship out of the way into a desart place.
and they went away to a desert place, in the boat, by themselves.
They went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.
And they departed into a desert place in a boat privately.
And going up into a ship, they went into a desert place apart.
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a place where no people were living.
Then Jesus and his followers got into a boat and started to go across the lake, to a quiet place away from all the people. But lots of people saw them leave.
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Study Notes — Mark 6:32
- Context
- Cross References
- Mark 6:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Mark 6:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 6:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 6:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Mark 6:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 6:32
- Cambridge Bible on Mark 6:32
- Barnes' Notes on Mark 6:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Mark 6:32
- Sermons on Mark 6:32
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
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| 1 | Mark 8:2–9 | “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.” His disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?” “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied. And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd. They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well. The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. And about four thousand men were present. As soon as Jesus had dismissed the crowd, |
| 2 | Mark 6:45 | Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. |
| 3 | Mark 4:36 | After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. |
| 4 | Matthew 14:13–21 | 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. When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.” “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. |
| 5 | Mark 3:9 | Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him. |
| 6 | John 6:5–13 | 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?” But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. |
| 7 | Luke 9:10–17 | Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. 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. As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” They did so, and everyone was seated. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. |
Mark 6:32 Summary
In this verse, Jesus and His disciples are taking a break and going to a quiet place to rest. Jesus knows that they need to recharge and spend some time alone together, just like we do when we're feeling tired or overwhelmed. This reminds us of the importance of taking care of ourselves and making time for rest, just as God rested on the seventh day in Genesis 2:2-3. By prioritizing rest and solitude, we can come back to our daily lives feeling refreshed and renewed, ready to serve God and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus want to go to a solitary place?
Jesus wanted to go to a solitary place to rest and be alone with His disciples, as they had been very busy and had not even had time to eat, as seen in Mark 6:31, and also to follow God's example of rest as seen in Exodus 33:14 and Matthew 11:28
What can we learn from Jesus' desire for solitude?
We can learn the importance of taking time to rest and be alone with God, as Jesus did, to recharge and refocus, as encouraged in Psalm 46:10 and Luke 5:16
How does this verse relate to Jesus' ministry?
This verse shows that even in the midst of a busy ministry, Jesus prioritized rest and time with His disciples, demonstrating the importance of self-care and community, as seen in Mark 3:14 and John 13:1
What does this verse teach us about Jesus' relationship with His disciples?
This verse teaches us that Jesus valued His relationship with His disciples and wanted to spend quality time with them, as seen in John 15:15 and John 17:6-10, and that He cared about their well-being and rest
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I feel like I need to get away to a solitary place to rest and recharge?
- How can I prioritize rest and self-care in my own life, just as Jesus did?
- What are some ways that I can create space for solitude and quiet reflection in my daily life?
- How can I use times of solitude to deepen my relationship with God and refresh my spirit?
Gill's Exposition on Mark 6:32
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 6:32
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 6:32
Trapp's Commentary on Mark 6:32
Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 6:32
Cambridge Bible on Mark 6:32
Barnes' Notes on Mark 6:32
Whedon's Commentary on Mark 6:32
Sermons on Mark 6:32
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Obedience of Faith - Illustrated by the Disciples on the Stormy Sea by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and walking on water as recorded in Mark chapter 6. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understandi |
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Evangelism and the Layman #1 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with others. He highlights the contrast between selling products and sharing the message of salvation. T |
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Jesus and Compassion by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus exemplified God's compassion during His earthly ministry, often moved by the suffering of the people around Him. He reflects on the grief in C |
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A Miracle for the Multitude by Dan Puckett | Dan Puckett preaches about Jesus' compassion for the multitude, emphasizing how He met people at their point of need, healed the sick, and provided for the hungry. Through the mira |
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The Case for Christ - Part 1 by Lee Strobel | In this video, Blomberg and Strobel discuss the case for Christ. Blomberg explains that there are similarities and differences between the synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke |
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Voices in the Coming Storm by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus walking on water and the disciples' reaction to it. He emphasizes the importance of having faith and not being afraid in |
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The Just Shall Live by Faith by William Carrol | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the experience of believers who may have a powerful encounter with God in a church setting, but then face a letdown afterwards. The speaker em |






