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They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many saw them going, and recognized, and ran together there on foot from all the cities, and went before them. <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> But the multitudes saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> The people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the people saw them going, and many recognized them, and they ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Many [people] saw them leaving, and recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the [surrounding] cities, and got there ahead of them. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they ran on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but many saw them leaving and recognized them. People ran there by land from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But many people saw them leave and figured out where they were going. So people from every town ran on ahead and got there first. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the people saw them going, and many knew them, and they ran there together on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But many people saw them leave and recognized them. The people ran from all the cities and arrived ahead of them. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Many people, however, saw them leave and knew at once who they were; so they went from all the towns and ran ahead by land and arrived at the place ahead of Jesus and his disciples. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when many people saw them leave and recognized them, they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But many people saw them leaving and recognized Him. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> But many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But they saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities and they arrived before them. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran on foot thither out of all cities, and out went them, and came together to him. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the people saw them going, and many knew them; and coming by land they ran together there from all the neighbouring towns, and arrived before them. <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the multitudes saw them going away, and many recognized Him, and they ran there by land from all the cities, and went before them, and came together to Him, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many saw them going, and recognized, and ran together there on foot from all the cities, and went before them. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the multitudes saw them going away, and many recognised him, and by land from all the cities they ran thither, and went before them, and came together to him, <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the crowds saw them retiring, and many knew him, and they were running there on foot from all cities, and came before them, and came together to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they saw them going away, and many knew: and they ran flocking thither on foot from all the cities, and were there before them. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they saw them going away, and many knew about it. And together they ran by foot from all the cities, and they arrived before them. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And many people saw them when they were leaving, and they knew them, and from all the cities they hurried by land and reached the place before him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And many saw them as they were going, and they recognized them and they ran on land from all the cities before him to that place.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And many saw them departing, and recognized him; and they ran thither on foot from all the cities, and went before them, and came together to him. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the multitudes saw them going, and many recognized them, and they ran together thither on foot from many cities, and came before them and came together to Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the multitudes observed them going off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto him. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the people saw them going, and many knew them; and coming by land they ran together there from all the neighbouring towns, and arrived before them. <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the people saw them going on their way, and many knew them, and they ran together there on foot from all the cities, and outwent them. <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the people saw them departing, and many took notice of them, and ran thither on foot from all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/6-33.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=1855" 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> …32So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place. 33<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many people</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-3P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</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/5217.htm" title="5217: hypagontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">leaving</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epegnōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">recognized them.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4936.htm" title="4936: synedramon (V-AIA-3P) -- To run (rush) together, run with. From sun and trecho; to rush together or headlong.">They ran together</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither."></a> <a href="/greek/3979.htm" title="3979: pezē (Adv) -- On foot, by land. Dative case feminine of a derivative of pous; foot-wise, i.e. By walking.">on foot</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasōn (Adj-GFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: poleōn (N-GFP) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">towns</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4281.htm" title="4281: proēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede.">arrived before</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> 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.…<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/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13-14</a> 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. <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="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5</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?” <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a> Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <a href="/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24-25</a> So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. / When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a> Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a> But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. <a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a> When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. <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="/luke/7-11.htm">Luke 7:11-12</a> Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. <a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a> Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well. <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7-9</a> As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Luke 8:4</a> While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and preceded them, and came together to him.<a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Mark 6:54,55</a> And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, … <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29-31</a> And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there… <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Afoot</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Neighbouring</a> <a href="/mark/5-14.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Running</a> <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Afoot</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/mark/9-45.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Neighbouring</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/mark/6-54.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Running</a> <a href="/luke/17-37.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Towns</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'; </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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But many people saw them leaving This phrase indicates the growing popularity and recognition of Jesus and His disciples. The context here is that Jesus had been performing miracles and teaching with authority, which drew large crowds. The people were attentive and eager to follow Him, demonstrating their spiritual hunger and curiosity. This reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah who would draw people to Himself (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>).and recognized them. The recognition of Jesus and His disciples suggests that their ministry had become well-known in the region. This recognition could be attributed to the miracles Jesus performed, such as the healing of the sick and the casting out of demons, which were signs of His divine authority and messianic identity. The people’s ability to recognize them also indicates that Jesus and His disciples were distinct in their appearance or manner, possibly due to their itinerant lifestyle and the unique message they preached.They ran together on foot from all the towns The urgency and eagerness of the people are highlighted by their running on foot. This action shows their desperation to be near Jesus, possibly to witness more miracles or hear His teachings. The mention of "all the towns" suggests a widespread interest and movement towards Jesus, indicating that His fame had spread across the region. This movement can be seen as a precursor to the Great Commission, where the message of Christ would spread to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).and arrived before them. The fact that the people arrived before Jesus and His disciples underscores their determination and the magnetic draw of Jesus’ presence. This anticipation and eagerness to meet Jesus can be seen as a type of the spiritual pursuit of God, where believers are called to seek Him earnestly (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>). It also foreshadows the future gatherings of believers who would come together in anticipation of Christ’s teachings and presence, as seen in the early church (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching the crowds. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were with Him, learning from His teachings and witnessing His miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> Large groups of people who were eager to see Jesus and hear His teachings, often following Him from place to place. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_towns.htm">The Towns</a> Various settlements in the region of Galilee from which the people came, indicating the widespread interest in Jesus' ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> The people recognizing Jesus and His disciples and running ahead to meet them, showing their eagerness and desperation to be near Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_seek_jesus.htm">Eagerness to Seek Jesus</a> The crowd's determination to reach Jesus before He arrived shows their deep desire to be in His presence. We should cultivate a similar eagerness in our spiritual lives, prioritizing time with Jesus through prayer and Bible study. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus.htm">Recognizing Jesus</a> The people recognized Jesus and His disciples, indicating their familiarity with His works and teachings. As believers, we should strive to recognize Jesus' presence and work in our lives and the world around us. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_pursuit.htm">Community in Pursuit</a> The crowd came together from various towns, illustrating the power of community in seeking Jesus. We should encourage and support one another in our spiritual journeys, fostering a community that seeks Christ together. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_and_preparation.htm">Anticipation and Preparation</a> The crowd's anticipation led them to prepare by running ahead to meet Jesus. In our lives, we should prepare our hearts and minds to receive Jesus' teachings and be ready to act on them.<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's_the_sea_of_galilee_story's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee story?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_responsible_for_christ's_death.htm">Who is accountable for the death of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_jacob's_well's_existence.htm">How can we verify the historical or archaeological existence of Jacob's well mentioned in John 4:6?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_feeding_5,000.htm">In Mark 6:30-44, is there any credible evidence outside the Bible supporting the feeding of 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) And ran afoot.--The words are used to point the contrast between the disciples, who had come in their boat, and the crowds who came by land.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - This is very graphic. The Greek in the first part of this verse runs thus, according to the best authorities: Καὶ εϊδον αὐτοὸς ὑπάγοντας καὶ ἐπέγνωσαν αὐτὸν πολλοί: And they - i.e. the people - saw them going, and many knew them. They saw them departing, and observed what direction the boat took, and then hastened thither on foot, and outwent them; and so were ready to meet them again on the opposite shore when they landed. The distance by land from the place where they started would be about twenty miles. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-33.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. many [people] πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. saw εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <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. 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. leaving ὑπάγοντας (hypagontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. recognized [them]. ἐπέγνωσαν (epegnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. They ran together συνέδραμον (synedramon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4936.htm">Strong's 4936: </a> To run (rush) together, run with. From sun and trecho; to rush together or headlong. on foot πεζῇ (pezē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3979.htm">Strong's 3979: </a> On foot, by land. Dative case feminine of a derivative of pous; foot-wise, i.e. By walking. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. all πασῶν (pasōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. towns πόλεων (poleōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. arrived before προῆλθον (proēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4281.htm">Strong's 4281: </a> To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. them. αὐτούς (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. 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