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For those coming and those going were many, and not even did they have opportunity to eat. <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.&#8221 (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.) <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while”—for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they could not even find time to eat. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, &#8220Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.&#8221 For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said, "Let's go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest." <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So he said to them, "Let's go to a place where we can be alone to rest for a while." Many people were coming and going, and Jesus and the apostles didn't even have a chance to eat. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> There were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his disciples didn't even have time to eat. So he said to them, "Let us go off by ourselves to some place where we will be alone and you can rest a while." <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while," because so many people were coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, ?Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.? For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while" (for many were coming and going, and there was no time to eat). <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to an isolated place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to them, "Come away, all of you, to a quiet place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, so that they had no time even for meals. <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Come away into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He said to them, “Come yourselves apart to a desolate place, and rest a little,” for those coming and those going were many, and not even to eat had they opportunity, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "You yourselves come apart to a solitary place, and rest a little." For those coming and those going were many, and not even did they have opportunity to eat. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said to them, 'Come ye yourselves apart to a desert place, and rest a little,' for those coming and those going were many, and not even to eat had they opportunity, <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Come ye yourselves apart to a desert place, and rest a little: for many were coming and returning, and neither had they leisure to eat.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: Come apart into a desert place, and rest a little. For there were many coming and going: and they had not so much as time to eat. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them, “Go out alone, into a deserted place, and rest for a little while.” For there were so many who were coming and going, that they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, Come, let us go to the wilderness all alone, and rest awhile; for there were many coming and going, and they had no chance even to eat. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to them, “Come, we shall go to the country alone and rest yourselves a little.” For there were many going and coming and there was not a place for them even to eat.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Come yourselves privately into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had not leisure even to eat. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Come ye privately into a desert place, and rest a little while.<Fr> For many were coming and going, neither had they leisure even to eat. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while, for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to them, "Come away, all of you, to a quiet place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, so that they had no time even for meals. <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He saith to them, <FR>"Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest yourselves a little."<Fr> For there were many coming and going, and they were not finding opportunity even to eat. <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Come ye yourselves apart into a retired place, and rest a little: for there were many coming and going, and they had not time even to eat.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/6-31.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=1837" 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> 30Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught. 31<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</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. ">He said</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.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/1205.htm" title="1205: Deute (V-M-2P) -- Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither!">“Come</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">with Me</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">privately</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idian (Adj-AFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmon (Adj-AMS) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">a solitary</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/373.htm" title="373: anapausasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh.">let us rest</a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligon (Adj-ANS) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">for a while.” </a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many people</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.">were</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To come, go. ">coming</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."></a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypagontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">going,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even."></a> <a href="/greek/2119.htm" title="2119: eukairoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From eukairos; to have good time, i.e. Opportunity or leisure.">they did not even have time</a> <a href="/greek/5315.htm" title="5315: phagein (V-ANA) -- A primary verb; to eat.">to eat.</a> 32So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.…<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/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a> Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</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. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a> And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” <a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Psalm 23:2-3</a> 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/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a> But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a> Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. <a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6</a> Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3-4</a> And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, / while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” <a href="/jeremiah/31-25.htm">Jeremiah 31:25</a> for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.” <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Matthew 8:18</a> When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a> In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. <a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a> And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. / Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Come you yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.come.<a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Mark 1:45</a> But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.<a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7,20</a> But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, … <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a> When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Awhile</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Going</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/17-21.htm">Leisure</a> <a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Meals</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Secluded</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/26-46.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Awhile</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Going</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/17-21.htm">Leisure</a> <a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Meals</a> <a href="/mark/9-34.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Secluded</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Yourselves</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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It highlights His role as a teacher and leader, guiding His followers. In the context of <a href="/mark/6.htm">Mark 6</a>, Jesus had just sent the disciples out on a mission (<a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7-13</a>) and they returned to report their experiences. This moment underscores the importance of Jesus' personal relationship with His disciples, emphasizing His care and concern for their well-being.Come with Me privately Jesus invites His disciples to withdraw from the crowds. This reflects the need for intimacy and personal time with Jesus, away from the demands of ministry. It also suggests the importance of spiritual retreat and reflection. In the Gospels, Jesus often sought solitude for prayer and communion with the Father (<a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>), setting an example for His followers.to a solitary place The call to a solitary place indicates a physical and spiritual retreat. Geographically, this could refer to the remote areas around the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus often ministered. Solitude is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God meets individuals in quiet places (<a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-13</a>). It emphasizes the need for rest and renewal in God's presence.and let us rest for a while Rest is a biblical principle established from creation (<a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a>). Jesus acknowledges the disciples' need for physical and spiritual rest after their ministry work. This rest is not just physical but also a time for spiritual rejuvenation. It reflects the Sabbath principle and points to Jesus as the ultimate rest for believers (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).For many people were coming and going This phrase describes the constant demands on Jesus and His disciples. The crowds were drawn to Jesus' teaching and miracles, creating a hectic environment. It highlights the popularity of Jesus' ministry and the relentless nature of His work. This context shows the necessity of intentional withdrawal to maintain spiritual health.and they did not even have time to eat The disciples' lack of time to eat underscores the intensity of their ministry efforts. It reflects the sacrificial nature of following Jesus, where personal needs are often secondary to the mission. This situation also illustrates the human limitations of the disciples, emphasizing their dependence on Jesus for sustenance and strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who invites His disciples to rest. His compassion and understanding of human needs are evident here. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> They are the ones Jesus is addressing. They have been actively involved in ministry and are in need of rest and rejuvenation. 3. <a href="/topical/a/a_solitary_place.htm">A Solitary Place</a> This refers to a quiet, secluded area away from the crowds. It symbolizes a place of retreat and reflection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> These are the people who were constantly seeking Jesus and His disciples, creating a busy and demanding environment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_rest.htm">The Event of Rest</a> This is a moment where Jesus emphasizes the importance of rest amidst the busyness of ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_rest.htm">The Necessity of Rest</a> Jesus acknowledges the physical and spiritual need for rest. In our busy lives, we must prioritize time to recharge and reconnect with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_ministry_and_self-care.htm">The Balance of Ministry and Self-Care</a> While serving others is important, Jesus shows that self-care is also crucial. We cannot pour from an empty cup. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_solitude.htm">The Importance of Solitude</a> Solitude is not just about being alone; it's about being alone with God. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and renewal. <a href="/topical/f/following_jesus'_example.htm">Following Jesus' Example</a> Jesus models a balanced life of ministry and rest. We should strive to emulate His example in our daily routines. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_jesus'_invitation.htm">Listening to Jesus' Invitation</a> Jesus invites us to come away with Him. We should be attentive to His call to rest and respond by setting aside time for Him.<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/how_to_avoid_burnout_in_ministry.htm">How can I prevent burnout in ministry roles?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_vacations.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian vacations?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_balance_pro-life_and_pro-choice.htm">What is a pastoral sabbatical?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_pastoral_sabbatical.htm">What is a pastoral sabbatical?</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>(31-44) And he said unto them.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/14-13.htm" title="When Jesus heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.">Matthew 14:13-21</a>. Peculiar to St. Mark are (1) the tender consideration of the invitation to "rest awhile," and (2) the description of the throng of people as "coming and going."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - Our Lord cared for his disciples. They required rest after the labour and excitement of their ministry; and it was impossible to find the needful refreshment and repose where they were so thronged by the multitude. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He said 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. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “Come Δεῦτε (Deute) Verb - Imperative - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1205.htm">Strong's 1205: </a> Come hither, come, hither, an exclamatory word. From deuro and an imperative form of eimi; come hither! with Me κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). privately αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [a] solitary ἔρημον (erēmon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> Lonesome, i.e. waste. place, τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. let us rest ἀναπαύσασθε (anapausasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_373.htm">Strong's 373: </a> From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. for a while.” ὀλίγον (oligon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> Puny; especially neuter somewhat. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. many [people] πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. 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. coming ἐρχόμενοι (erchomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. going, ὑπάγοντες (hypagontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative 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. they did not even have time εὐκαίρουν (eukairoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2119.htm">Strong's 2119: </a> From eukairos; to have good time, i.e. Opportunity or leisure. to eat. φαγεῖν (phagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A primary verb; to eat. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:31 He said to them You come apart (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:32" /></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>