Mark 7:1
“Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.”
Mark 7:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- AND there assembled together unto him the Pharisees and some of the scribes, coming from Jerusalem.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And there are gathered together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem,
- DARBYDarby
- And the Pharisees and some of the scribes, coming from Jerusalem, are gathered together to him,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then the Pharisees, and some of the scribes gathered together to him, having come from Jerusalem.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And gathered together unto him are the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, having come from Jerusalem,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Pharisees and some scribes from Jerusalem gathered around him.
Context: Mark 7
1Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
2And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
3For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
About Mark 7: Feeding the Five Thousand
Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.
Commentary
Mark 7 is a chapter that focuses on the teachings of Jesus and the reactions of the religious leaders of the time. In this chapter, Jesus is teaching about the importance of purity of heart and the need to focus on the spiritual aspects of life rather than the physical. He is also teaching about the importance of honoring God's laws and not following the traditions of men.