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Mark 6
Aug 17, 2017 3:39:42 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Aug 17, 2017 3:39:42 GMT -5
Mark 6:1 King James Version (KJV)
6 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
Mark 6:1 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The People of Nazareth Turn against Jesus
6 Jesus left and returned to his hometown with his disciples.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Sometimes we have to go back where we were but we should never go back to sin and who we were.
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Mark 6
Aug 31, 2017 3:43:38 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Aug 31, 2017 3:43:38 GMT -5
Mark 6:2 King James Version (KJV)
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Mark 6:2 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
2 The next Sabbath he taught in the Jewish meeting place. Many of the people who heard him were amazed and asked, “How can he do all this? Where did he get such wisdom and the power to work these miracles?
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
The works of God causes amazement.
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Mark 6
Sept 14, 2017 3:51:25 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Sept 14, 2017 3:51:25 GMT -5
Mark 6:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mark 6:3 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
3 Isn’t he the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren’t James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his brothers? Don’t his sisters still live here in our town?” The people were very unhappy because of what he was doing.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
People didn’t truly know who Jesus was and if they did they would have joy, we dind joy from knowing who He is and how He feels about us.
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Mark 6
Sept 28, 2017 3:50:29 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Sept 28, 2017 3:50:29 GMT -5
Mark 6:4 King James Version (KJV)
4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Mark 6:4 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
4 But Jesus said, “Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their relatives and their own family.”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Often times people’s own don’t see a person for what they are now but as who they were.
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Mark 6
Oct 5, 2017 3:58:43 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Oct 5, 2017 3:58:43 GMT -5
Mark 6:5 King James Version (KJV)
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mark 6:5 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
5 Jesus could not work any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing his hands on them.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
It is by our faith in Jesus that we are healed.
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Mark 6
Oct 19, 2017 4:17:30 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Oct 19, 2017 4:17:30 GMT -5
Mark 6:6 King James Version (KJV)
6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
Mark 6:6 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
6 He was surprised that the people did not have any faith.
Instructions for the Twelve Apostles
Jesus taught in all the neighboring villages.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
We should have faith and continue to let Jesus teach us thru the word.
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Mark 6
Nov 3, 2017 7:39:04 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Nov 3, 2017 7:39:04 GMT -5
Mark 6:7 King James Version (KJV)
7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 6:7 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
7 Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
We have power as believers thru the Holy Spirit but we are stronger together.
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Mark 6
Nov 9, 2017 4:48:22 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Nov 9, 2017 4:48:22 GMT -5
Mark 6:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
Mark 6:8 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
8 He told them, “You may take along a walking stick. But don’t carry food or a traveling bag or any money.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This verse was for the disciples as they went out then, they weren’t commanded to do this in this way when the great commission is given what we can get out of it is what He was teaching them by saying and having them do this, we are to rely on Him to meet our needs.
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Mark 6
Nov 23, 2017 9:17:24 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Nov 23, 2017 9:17:24 GMT -5
Mark 6:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
Mark 6:9 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
9 It’s all right to wear sandals, but don’t take along a change of clothes.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
We use what we need but we are to rely on the Lord and not ourselves. The disciples we only asked to do this at this time it wasn’t apart of the great commission given later.
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Mark 6
Dec 15, 2017 5:00:39 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Dec 15, 2017 5:00:39 GMT -5
Mark 6:10 King James Version (KJV)
10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
Mark 6:10 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
10 When you are welcomed into a home, stay there until you leave that town.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
We are so blessed to have a place to stay while we serve the Lord.
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Mark 6
Jan 12, 2018 12:21:03 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jan 12, 2018 12:21:03 GMT -5
Mark 6:11 King James Version (KJV)
11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Mark 6:11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
11 If any place won’t welcome you or listen to your message, leave and shake the dust from your feet as a warning to them.”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
We should share the gospel but some times we have to move on from some people. we can over focus on one person that we don’t let God do the work on them.
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Mark 6
Jan 26, 2018 8:49:05 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jan 26, 2018 8:49:05 GMT -5
Mark 6:12 King James Version (KJV)
12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
Mark 6:12 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
12 The apostles left and started telling everyone to turn to God.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
They started to share what happened. We have something Jesus did to share both the gospel and our testimony, we should be sharing both to help people come to Jesus.
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Mark 6
Feb 9, 2018 11:06:16 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Feb 9, 2018 11:06:16 GMT -5
Mark 6:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.\
Mark 6:13 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
13 They forced out many demons and healed a lot of sick people by putting olive oil on them.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This is what the disciples were able to do, we have power to do great things with the Lord.
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Mark 6
Feb 22, 2018 5:07:16 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Feb 22, 2018 5:07:16 GMT -5
Mark 6:14 King James Version (KJV)
14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Mark 6:14 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The Death of John the Baptist
14 Jesus became so well-known that Herod the ruler heard about him. Some people thought he was John the Baptist, who had come back to life with the power to work miracles.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
They would rather believe something that never happened then to see Him for who He is as Lord, we need to let people know who He truly is and what He has done for us.
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Mark 6
Mar 9, 2018 11:14:07 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Mar 9, 2018 11:14:07 GMT -5
Mark 6:15 King James Version (KJV)
15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.
Mark 6:15 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
15 Others thought he was Elijah or some other prophet who had lived long ago.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
People may be confused about the truth but we know its in the word and we are to proclaim it.
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Mark 6
Mar 23, 2018 4:04:09 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Mar 23, 2018 4:04:09 GMT -5
Mark 6:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
Mark 6:16 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
16 But when Herod heard about Jesus, he said, “This must be John! I had his head cut off, and now he has come back to life.”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This shows but how the world can be so foolish and fearful, we shouldn’t be as Christians because with truly knowing who Jesus is we should walk in wisdom but stepping with Him leading us in faith.
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Mark 6
Apr 6, 2018 11:17:30 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Apr 6, 2018 11:17:30 GMT -5
Mark 6:17 King James Version (KJV)
17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
Mark 6:17 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
17 Herod had earlier married Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Herod took his brother’s wife, it was Jewish tradition and law that if the brother passed away that then the brother took his sister in law as his wife and by doing this it meant she was taken care of but Herod took his brother’s wife which means his brother hadn’t passed away but he stole his wife and took her for his own.
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Mark 6
Apr 13, 2018 10:56:46 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Apr 13, 2018 10:56:46 GMT -5
Mark 6:18 King James Version (KJV)
18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Mark 6:18 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
18 But John had told him, “It isn’t right for you to take your brother’s wife!” So, in order to please Herodias, Herod arrested John and put him in prison.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Sometimes doing what is right has serve results. John was put into prison for doing right, people don’t like to hear what they are doing is wrong but as Christians we should share as God leads us, which John did.
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Mark 6
Apr 27, 2018 10:36:07 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Apr 27, 2018 10:36:07 GMT -5
Mark 6:19 King James Version (KJV)
19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
Mark 6:19 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
19 Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she could not do it
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Sometimes God’s will prevents certain evil but she still had a sinful heart because of her hate.
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Mark 6
May 18, 2018 13:59:58 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on May 18, 2018 13:59:58 GMT -5
Mark 6:20 King James Version (KJV)
20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:20 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
20 because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew that John was a good and holy man. Even though Herod was confused by what John said, he was glad to listen to him. And he often did.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
Herod liked hearing John even though he didn’t listen or try to understand him, many wouldn’t feel this same way. Rather to enjoying to live hear the word let us go further and live by the word instead of just hearing.
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Mark 6
Jun 1, 2018 4:04:45 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jun 1, 2018 4:04:45 GMT -5
Mark 6:21 King James Version (KJV)
21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;
Mark 6:21 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
21 Finally, Herodias got her chance when Herod gave a great birthday celebration for himself and invited his officials, his army officers, and the leaders of Galilee.
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This world may bring us chances but it is far better to wait for the Lord to bring us chances.
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Mark 6
Jun 8, 2018 18:55:29 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jun 8, 2018 18:55:29 GMT -5
Mark 6:22 King James Version (KJV)
22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
Mark 6:22 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
22 The daughter of Herodias came in and danced for Herod and his guests. She pleased them so much that Herod said, “Ask for anything, and it’s yours!
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
It doesn’t take much to win the favor of those with worldly attitudes.
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Mark 6
Jun 21, 2018 3:54:12 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jun 21, 2018 3:54:12 GMT -5
Mark 6:23 King James Version (KJV)
23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
Mark 6:23 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
23 I swear that I will give you as much as half of my kingdom, if you want it.”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
God wants to bless us much more then anyone on earth ever could. It is far better to have a part in His kingdom then to have half of harod’s kingdom or all of any kingdom ever on earth.
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Mark 6
Jun 28, 2018 13:12:55 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jun 28, 2018 13:12:55 GMT -5
Mark 6:24 King James Version (KJV)
24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:24 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
24 The girl left and asked her mother, “What do you think I should ask for?”
Her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist!”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This meant they had to kill him, this was a twisted and hateful request, this meant murder in her heart and was as if she would be the one to murder John.
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Mark 6
Jul 5, 2018 13:03:13 GMT -5
Post by clarkthompson on Jul 5, 2018 13:03:13 GMT -5
Mark 6:25 King James Version (KJV)
25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:25 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
25 The girl hurried back and told Herod, “Right now on a platter I want the head of John the Baptist!”
Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society
These are my thoughts.
This was John’s fate. We don’t need to be some impulsive because sin often is but we always need to take time seeking God and His will as believers.
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