And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

MARK 6:30KJV
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Mark 6:30 (KJV)

What does Mark 6:30 mean?

Mark 6:30 describes how the apostles returned to Jesus after being sent out and reported to Him everything they had done and taught. The verse shows the apostles gathering together with Jesus to share the results of their ministry work and teaching.

This moment comes after Jesus had sent the apostles out in pairs to preach and heal in nearby villages. Now, they regroup with Jesus, giving a full account of their actions and the message they shared. The verse highlights both their activity ("what they had done") and their teaching, showing the importance of both deeds and words in their mission.

The Greek behind Mark 6:30

  • ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi, G652): This word means "apostles" or "sent ones." It emphasizes that these followers were specifically commissioned by Jesus to represent Him and carry out His work.
  • συνάγονται (synagontai, G4863): Translated as "gathered together," this word often carries the sense of assembling with a purpose, highlighting the intentional reunion of the apostles with Jesus after their mission.
  • ἀνήγγειλαν (anēngeilan, G518): This word means "reported" or "told." It often suggests a full, detailed account, not just a brief summary, indicating the apostles were thorough in sharing their experiences with Jesus.

Why Mark 6:30 matters

  • Mark 6:30 clarifies that the apostles were accountable to Jesus, reporting back to Him after their mission rather than acting independently.
  • The verse emphasizes the balance between action ("what they had done") and teaching ("what they had taught"), showing that both were central to the apostles' work.
  • This gathering sets the stage for what follows, as Jesus responds to their report by inviting them to rest, highlighting the rhythm of ministry and renewal in the Gospel narrative.

Where else these words appear

“told” Greek G518 · used in 44 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • Luke 8:34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.
  • Acts 12:14 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

“together” Greek G4863 · used in 62 verses

  • Matthew 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
  • Matthew 27:17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
  • John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

“apostles” Greek G652 · used in 80 verses

  • Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
  • Acts 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
  • 2 Corinthians 11:5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

“taught” Greek G1321 · used in 91 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • Luke 4:31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
  • Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.