Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Mark 8:1 in English Standard Version "In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them," Mt 15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion on the crowd because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. And I am unwilling to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.” Mr 6:32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.