Mark 3:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn’t press on him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he spake{G2036}{(G5627)} to his{G846} disciples{G3101}, that{G2443} a small ship{G4142} should wait on{G4342}{(G5725)} him{G846} because{G1223} of the multitude{G3793}, lest{G3363} they should throng{G2346}{(G5725)} him{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
He told His disciples to have a boat stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't crowd Him.
The F.O.G
Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready to prevent the pressing crowd from overwhelming Him.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Mark 3:9

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