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Mark 6:39
And he gave them orders, that all should be made recline, in parties, upon, the green grass.
Mark 6:39 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
Mark 6:39 in other translations
And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.
Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.
He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass.
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In context
36 dismiss them, that, departing into the surrounding hamlets and villages, they may buy themselves something to eat.
37 But, he, answering said to them—Ye, give them, to eat. And they say unto him—Shall we depart and buy two hundred denaries’ worth of loaves, and give them to eat?
38 And, he, saith unto them—How many loaves, have ye? Go, see! And, getting to know, they say—Five, and, two fishes.
39 And he gave them orders, that all should be made recline, in parties, upon, the green grass.
40 And they fell back, in companies, by hundreds and by fifties.
41 And, taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking up into heaven, he blessed, and brake up the loaves, and began giving unto the disciples, that they might set before them, and, the two fishes, divided he, unto all.
42 And they did all eat, and were filled.
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