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So he began teaching them many things. <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out, He saw a great crowd and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He went ashore, He saw a great multitude, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd [waiting], and He was moved with compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd [lacking guidance]; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So as He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then He began to teach them many things. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd that was like sheep without a shepherd. He felt sorry for the people and started teaching them many things. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd and felt sorry for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he spent a lot of time teaching them. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw this large crowd, and his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> When he got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd. He had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> As Jesus came ashore he saw the large crowd and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he taught them many things. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he came out, saw a large crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus, when he came out, saw many people, and was moved with compassion towards them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So when Jesus landed, He saw a vast multitude; and His heart was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep which have no shepherd, and He proceeded to teach them many things. <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come forth, Jesus saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion on them, that they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and He began to teach many things. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out, He saw a great crowd and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come forth, Jesus saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion on them, that they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach many things. <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus, having come out, saw a great crowd, and felt compassion for them, for they were as sheep having not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus going out saw a great multitude: and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus, going out, saw a great multitude. And he took pity on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Jesus went out he saw large crowds, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them a great many things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua went forth, seeing the great crowds, and he was moved with pity on them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Jesus came out, he saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, because they were as sheep that had no shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus having come out saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion in their behalf, because they were as sheep having no shepherd: and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus, when he landed, saw a vast multitude, and was moved with companion towards them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor, whereupon he gave them various instructions. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So when Jesus landed, He saw a vast multitude; and His heart was moved with pity for them, because they were like sheep which have no shepherd, and He proceeded to teach them many things. <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, coming forth, He saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Jesus came out of the ship, He saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion towards them; because they were as sheep without a shepherd: and He began to teach them many things. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-34.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=1865" 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/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a> …33But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. 34<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">Jesus stepped ashore</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">and saw</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polyn (Adj-AMS) -- Much, many; often. ">a large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4697.htm" title="4697: esplanchnisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. ">He had compassion</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they were</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4263.htm" title="4263: probata (N-NNP) -- A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep.">sheep</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-NNP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">without</a> <a href="/greek/4166.htm" title="4166: poimena (N-AMS) -- A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd.">a shepherd.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">He began</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskein (V-PNA) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">to teach</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">many things.</a> 35By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.…<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="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-16</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> 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. <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” <a href="/jeremiah/23-1.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-4</a> “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. / Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your deeds, declares the LORD. / Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. ... <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-3</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32</a> Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm">1 Peter 2:25</a> For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Zechariah 10:2</a> For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Matthew 18:12-14</a> What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.saw.<a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.<a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32</a> Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.<a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.because.<a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.<a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17</a> And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.<a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">2 Chronicles 18:16</a> Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.and he.<a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">Ashore</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/mark/5-31.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-13.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/mark/5-31.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Vast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Ashore</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/mark/9-22.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Vast</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</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'; 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The Sea of Galilee, where this event likely took place, was a central location for Jesus' ministry. The act of stepping ashore signifies His readiness to engage with the people, emphasizing His accessibility and willingness to meet the needs of the crowd.and saw a large crowd The presence of a large crowd reflects Jesus' growing popularity and the people's eagerness to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. This crowd likely consisted of a diverse group, including Jews from various regions, illustrating the widespread impact of His ministry. The gathering of such a crowd also fulfills the prophetic anticipation of a leader who would draw people to Himself.He had compassion on them Jesus' compassion is a recurring theme in the Gospels, demonstrating His deep love and concern for humanity. This compassion is not merely an emotional response but a driving force for His actions. It reflects the heart of God, who is described in the Old Testament as compassionate and gracious (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). Jesus' compassion here is a model for Christian ministry, emphasizing the importance of empathy and care for others.because they were like sheep without a shepherd This imagery of sheep without a shepherd is rich in biblical symbolism. In the Old Testament, leaders of Israel are often described as shepherds, and the people as sheep (<a href="/ezekiel/34.htm">Ezekiel 34:1-10</a>). The lack of a shepherd implies a lack of guidance, protection, and care. Jesus, as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), fulfills the role of the true leader who provides for and guides His people. This phrase also echoes Moses' concern for Israel in <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a>, where he asks God to appoint a leader so the people will not be like sheep without a shepherd.And He began to teach them many things Teaching was central to Jesus' ministry, and His teachings often focused on the Kingdom of God, repentance, and righteousness. The phrase indicates that Jesus' response to the crowd's need was to provide spiritual nourishment through His words. This teaching would have included parables, moral instructions, and revelations about God's nature and His plan for salvation. Jesus' role as a teacher fulfills the prophetic expectation of a prophet like Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>), who would guide the people with divine wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His compassion and role as a teacher and shepherd. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_large_crowd.htm">The Large Crowd</a> Represents the people who were seeking Jesus, illustrating their spiritual hunger and need for guidance. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sheep_without_a_shepherd.htm">Sheep Without a Shepherd</a> A metaphor used by Jesus to describe the spiritual state of the crowd, indicating their lack of direction and leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/t/teaching.htm">Teaching</a> The act of Jesus imparting wisdom and guidance to the crowd, addressing their spiritual needs. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a> The setting where Jesus and the crowd are located, emphasizing the physical and spiritual journey of the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_as_a_core_attribute_of_jesus.htm">Compassion as a Core Attribute of Jesus</a> Jesus' compassion is not just an emotion but a driving force for action. As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His compassion in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership_and_guidance.htm">Spiritual Leadership and Guidance</a> Just as Jesus provided guidance to the crowd, we are reminded of the importance of seeking and providing spiritual leadership within our communities. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_hunger.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Hunger</a> The crowd's eagerness to follow Jesus highlights the universal need for spiritual nourishment. We should be attentive to our own spiritual needs and those of others. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_teaching_in_discipleship.htm">The Role of Teaching in Discipleship</a> Jesus' response to the crowd's need was to teach them. This underscores the importance of sound teaching in the growth and development of our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_shepherd's_heart.htm">The Shepherd's Heart</a> Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd helps us trust in His guidance and care, especially in times of uncertainty or when we feel lost.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/what_means_jesus_as_true_shepherd.htm">What does it mean Jesus is the True Shepherd?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_angels_sin_in_sinless_heaven.htm">What does 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' mean?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'sheep_without_a_shepherd'.htm">What does "Sheep Without a Shepherd" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_role_of_the_good_shepherd.htm">What is the role of the Good Shepherd?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - Our Lord had gone to this desert place for retirement and rest; but finding the multitude waiting For him, his compassions were stirred, and he began to teach them many things. He was moved with compassion, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd. No animal is more helpless, more stupid, more in need of a shepherd, than the sheep. St. Chrysostom observes that the scribes were not so much pastors as wolves, because, by teaching errors both by word and by example, they perverted the minds of the simple. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] stepped ashore ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. [and] saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a large πολὺν (polyn) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd, ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. He had compassion ἐσπλαγχνίσθη (esplanchnisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4697.htm">Strong's 4697: </a> To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. them, αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. sheep πρόβατα (probata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4263.htm">Strong's 4263: </a> A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. without ἔχοντα (echonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a shepherd. ποιμένα (poimena) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4166.htm">Strong's 4166: </a> A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to teach διδάσκειν (didaskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. many things. πολλά (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:34 Jesus came out saw a great multitude (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:35" /></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>