Mark 3:9
The Scripture
(9) And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus is challenged by a crowd that demands a sign, and he responds by casting out a demon from a man possessed, demonstrating his authority over spirits. He then walks on water, feeding the disciples, which shows his power and trustworthiness, and later he is confronted by the Pharisees and teachers who question his authority. The chapter emphasizes Jesus’ divine power and the need for belief.
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Matthew 14:19Matthew 15:32Isaiah 29:5Matthew 15:36Mark 4:1Mark 2:18