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<a href="/nlt/mark/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry? <a href="/esv/mark/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: <a href="/bsb/mark/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? <a href="/blb/mark/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Did you never read what David did when he had need, and he and those with him hungered-- <a href="/kjv/mark/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? <a href="/nkjv/mark/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and hungry, he and those with him: <a href="/nasb_/mark/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions became hungry; <a href="/nasb/mark/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions became hungry; <a href="/nasb77/mark/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and became hungry, he and his companions: <a href="/lsb/mark/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions became hungry; <a href="/amp/mark/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read [in the Scriptures] what David did when he was in need and was hungry, he and his companions; <a href="/csb/mark/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “Have you never read what David and those who were with him did when he was in need and hungry — <a href="/hcsb/mark/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, &#8220Have you never read what David and those who were with him did when he was in need and hungry— <a href="/asv/mark/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him? <a href="/cev/mark/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered, "Haven't you read what David did when he and his followers were hungry and in need? <a href="/erv/mark/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? <a href="/gwt/mark/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus asked them, "Haven't you ever read what David did when he and his men were in need and were hungry? <a href="/gnt/mark/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Have you never read what David did that time when he needed something to eat? He and his men were hungry, <a href="/isv/mark/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> He asked them, "Haven't you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? <a href="/msb/mark/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, ?Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? <a href="/net/mark/2.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry-- <a href="/nheb/mark/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Did you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry--he, and those who were with him? <a href="/wbt/mark/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he and they that were with him? <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Have you never read," Jesus replied, "what David did when the necessity arose and he and his men were hungry: <a href="/web/mark/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Did you never read what David did when he had need and was hungry—he, and those who were with him? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said to them, “Did you never read what David did when he had need and was hungry, he and those with him? <a href="/blb/mark/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Did you never read what David did when he had need, and he and those with him hungered-- <a href="/ylt/mark/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, 'Did ye never read what David did, when he had need and was hungry, he and those with him? <a href="/slt/mark/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and hungered, himself, and those with him?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: Have you never read what David did when he had need, and was hungry himself, and they that were with him? <a href="/cpdv/mark/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “Have you never read what David did, when he had need and was hungry, both he and those who were with him? <a href="/nabre/mark/2.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and his companions were hungry? <a href="/nrsvce/mark/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Have you not read what David did, when he was in need and hungry, he and those who were with him? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in great need and was hungry, he and his companions,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Did you never read what David did, when he had need and was hungry, he and those who were with him? <a href="/godbey/mark/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Have ye not read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, and those with him?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he was under necessity, and was hungry, himself and they who were with him? <a href="/mace/mark/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he replied, have ye never read what David, and the rest of the company did, when they were press'd with hunger? <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Have you never read," Jesus replied, "what David did when the necessity arose and he and his men were hungry: <a href="/worrell/mark/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he and those who were with him?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>Have ye never read what David did, in his necessity, when he was hungry, himself and those <Fr>that were<FR> with him?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/2-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=583" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/2.htm">The Lord of the Sabbath</a> …24So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">Jesus replied,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3763.htm" title="3763: Oudepote (Adv) -- Never. From oude and pote; not even at any time, i.e. Never at all.">“</a> <a href="/greek/314.htm" title="314: anegnōte (V-AIA-2P) -- To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read.">Have you never read</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-NMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">did</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his companions</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3983.htm" title="3983: epeinasen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be hungry, needy, desire earnestly. From the same as penes; to famish; figuratively, to crave.">were hungry</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eschen (V-AIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">in need?</a> 26During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">1 Samuel 21:1-6</a> Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” / “The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place. / Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” ... <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">Matthew 12:3-4</a> Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. <a href="/luke/6-3.htm">Luke 6:3-4</a> Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.” <a href="/exodus/25-30.htm">Exodus 25:30</a> And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times. <a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a> You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">1 Chronicles 9:32</a> Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a> A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. <a href="/matthew/9-12.htm">Matthew 9:12-13</a> On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. / But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” <a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a> For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/luke/14-5.htm">Luke 14:5</a> And He asked them, “Which of you whose son or ox falls into a pit on the Sabbath day will not immediately pull him out?” <a href="/john/7-22.htm">John 7:22-23</a> But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a> Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5-6</a> One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. / He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. <a href="/galatians/4-10.htm">Galatians 4:10</a> You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Have you never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungered, he, and they that were with him?Have.<a href="/mark/12-20.htm">Mark 12:20,26</a> Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed… <a href="/matthew/19-4.htm">Matthew 19:4</a> And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,<a href="/matthew/21-16.htm">Matthew 21:16,42</a> And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? … what.<a href="/1_samuel/21-3.htm">1 Samuel 21:3-6</a> Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/1-36.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/matthew/22-45.htm">David</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Hungered</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Hungred</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Necessity</a> <a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Read</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/mark/10-47.htm">David</a> <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Hungered</a> <a href="/luke/6-3.htm">Hungred</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Necessity</a> <a href="/mark/6-12.htm">Need</a> <a href="/mark/12-10.htm">Read</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 2</div>1. <a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Jesus followed by multitudes,</a> 3. <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">calls Matthew;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">excuses his disciples for not fasting;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jesus replied In this passage, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees, who were questioning His disciples' actions on the Sabbath. This response is significant as it demonstrates Jesus' authority and knowledge of Scripture, setting the stage for His teaching on the true purpose of the Sabbath.Have you never read This phrase indicates Jesus' challenge to the Pharisees' understanding of Scripture. It implies that despite their extensive study, they have missed the deeper meaning. Jesus often used this rhetorical question to highlight the Pharisees' lack of insight into the Scriptures they claimed to know so well.what David did Jesus refers to an event from the life of King David, found in <a href="/1_samuel/21.htm">1 Samuel 21:1-6</a>. By invoking David, a revered figure in Jewish history, Jesus draws a parallel between David's actions and His own, suggesting that human need can take precedence over ceremonial law.when he and his companions were hungry and in need This context emphasizes the human necessity that justified David's actions. David and his men were fleeing from King Saul and found themselves in dire need of sustenance. Jesus uses this example to illustrate that the Sabbath law should not be a burden but a means to serve human needs, aligning with the principle that "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (<a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees' criticism of His disciples. He uses Scripture to defend their actions. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Jesus references an event from the life of King David to illustrate His point. David is a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his leadership of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abiathar_the_high_priest.htm">Abiathar the High Priest</a> Mentioned in Jesus' response, Abiathar was a priest during the time of David. The event Jesus refers to actually involves Ahimelech, Abiathar's father, but Abiathar is noted as the high priest during David's reign. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A religious group in Jesus' time known for their strict adherence to the Law. They challenge Jesus regarding His disciples' actions on the Sabbath. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_god.htm">The House of God</a> Refers to the tabernacle, the place of worship and the presence of God during the time of David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_spirit_of_the_law.htm">Understanding the Spirit of the Law</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind God's laws, rather than adhering to them rigidly without compassion or understanding. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority.htm">Jesus' Authority</a> By referencing David, Jesus asserts His authority over the Sabbath, indicating that He is greater than David and has the right to interpret the Law. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_over_ritual.htm">Compassion Over Ritual</a> Jesus highlights that human need can take precedence over ritualistic observance, teaching us to prioritize compassion and mercy. <a href="/topical/s/scriptural_knowledge.htm">Scriptural Knowledge</a> Jesus uses Scripture to defend His actions, demonstrating the importance of knowing and understanding the Bible to address challenges and questions. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a> Understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events can deepen our comprehension and application of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 2</a> <a href="/q/why_does_mark_2_26_mention_abiathar.htm">Why does Jesus refer to “Abiathar the high priest” in Mark 2:26 while 1 Samuel 21 names Ahimelech instead? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sabbath_for_man'_mean.htm">What does "Sabbath made for man" signify?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_lawfully_eat_holy_bread.htm">How could David lawfully eat the consecrated bread reserved for priests (1 Samuel 21:4–6)? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_eat_the_showbread.htm">Why did David eat the showbread in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 25, 26. - David... and they that were with him. This seems opposed to what we read in <a href="/1_samuel/21.htm">1 Samuel 21</a>, where David is stated to have been alone. But the facts appear to have been these, that David, fleeing from Saul, went alone to Ahimelech the high priest, and sought and obtained five loaves of the "shewbread," which he carried away with him to his companions in flight, and shared with them; for he says (<a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">1 Samuel 21:2</a>), "I have appointed my servants to such and such a place." This incident actually happened in the high priesthood of Ahimelech the father of Abiathar. Bede says that they were both present when David came in his distress and obtained the shewbread. But Ahimelech having been slain, together with eighty-six priests, by Saul, Abiathar fled to David, and became his companion in his exile. Moreover, when he succeeded to the high priesthood on the death of Ahimelech, he did far more good service than his father had done, and so was worthy of being spoken of with this special commendation, and as though he was actually high priest, even though his father was then living. The words may properly mean "in the days when Abiathar was living who became high priest, and was more eminent than his father." The shewbread; literally, the bread of the face, that is, of the Divine presence, symbolizing the Divine Being who is the Bread of life. It was directed by the Law that within the sanctuary there should be a table of shittim (or acacia) wood; and every sabbath twelve newly baked loaves were placed upon it in two rows. These leaves were sprinkled with incense, and then remained there until the following sabbath. They were then replaced by twelve newly baked loaves, the old loaves being eaten by the priests in the holy place, from which it was unlawful to remove them. These twelve loaves corresponded to the twelve tribes. The force of our Lord's reasoning is this: David, a man after God's own heart, when sorely pressed by hunger, applied to the high priest and took some of these sacred loaves, loaves which under ordinary circumstances it was not lawful for the lay people to eat, because he wisely judged that a positive law, forbidding the laity to eat this bread, ought to yield to a law of necessity and of nature; which intimates to us that in a grave necessity of famine, life may be lawfully preserved by eating even sacred bread which has been dedicated to God. Therefore, in like manner, nay, much more, was it lawful for Christ and his disciples to pluck the ears of corn on the sabbath day, that by rubbing them in their hands they might pick out the good grain and satisfy their hunger. <a href="/commentaries/mark/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] replied, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Have you never read ἀνέγνωτε (anegnōte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. did ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. he αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his companions οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were hungry ἐπείνασεν (epeinasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3983.htm">Strong's 3983: </a> To be hungry, needy, desire earnestly. From the same as penes; to famish; figuratively, to crave. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in need? χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 2:25 He said to them Did you never (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/2-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 2:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 2:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/2-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 2:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 2:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>