Mark
“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.”
Mark 6:31
Mark 6:31 (KJV) speaks to rest, weariness, and weariness need rest — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Matthew 11:29
Common questions
What does Mark 6:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 6:31 reads: "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." The verse speaks to rest, weariness, and weariness need rest. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 6:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Mark 6:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 6:31?
Verses that sit beside Mark 6:31 include Matthew 11:28, Psalms 127:2, and Psalms 23:2. Reading them alongside Mark 6:31 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Mark 6:31?
Read Mark 6:31 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.