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Mark 12

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Mark 12

1 And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

3 And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

5 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

6 Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

7 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.

8 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.

10 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:

11 This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

12 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.

13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

18 Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,

19 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

20 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.



21 And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.

22 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.

23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David?

36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

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Summary and the Meaning of Mark Chapter 12 in the KJV Holy Bible

The twelfth chapter of the book of Mark in the King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible is a rich and complex one, containing several parables, discourses, and encounters between Jesus and various groups of people. It is a chapter that continues to reveal Jesus' teaching ministry, His divine wisdom, and His command of the Scriptures. The main themes of this chapter include the rejection of Jesus, the importance of love, the call to give to God what is rightfully His, and the denunciation of hypocrisy.

The Parable of the Tenants

Mark 12 opens with Jesus telling the parable of the tenants (Mark 12:1-12). This parable is an allegory of Israel's history, with the vineyard representing Israel, the owner as God, the servants as the prophets, and the son as Jesus. The tenants' refusal to pay the owner and their eventual killing of his son symbolize Israel's rejection of God's messengers and their eventual rejection and crucifixion of Jesus. This parable serves as a prophecy of Jesus' impending death and a condemnation of the religious leaders who reject Him.

Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar

In verses 13-17, the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus' response, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's" (Mark 12:17), shows His wisdom and understanding of the balance between earthly and divine obligations. Jesus' response is not just about taxes; it is also a call to give to God what is rightfully His, including our hearts and lives.

The Resurrection and Marriage

The Sadducees, who do not believe in resurrection, pose a hypothetical situation to Jesus about a woman who marries seven brothers in succession after each one dies (Mark 12:18-27). Jesus corrects their misunderstanding, explaining that people will neither marry nor be given in marriage in the resurrection. He also affirms the reality of the resurrection by citing Exodus 3:6, demonstrating that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

The Greatest Commandment

In Mark 12:28-34, Jesus is asked about the greatest commandment. His response encapsulates the entire law into two commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. This profound teaching emphasizes the centrality of love in the Christian faith. Love for God and love for people are inseparable and form the foundation of all moral obligations.

Jesus' Question About David's Son

In verses 35-37, Jesus poses a question to the religious leaders about the Messiah being David's son. He cites Psalm 110:1 to show that the Messiah is not merely David's son but also his Lord. This discourse reveals that Jesus is not just a descendant of David but the divine Messiah, thus asserting His authority and divinity.

Warning Against the Teachers of the Law

In Mark 12:38-40, Jesus warns against the teachers of the law who seek honor and exploit widows. This denunciation of hypocrisy underscores the importance of sincerity and humility in serving God. It shows that God values genuine devotion over outward religious show.

The Widow's Offering

The chapter concludes with the account of the widow's offering (Mark 12:41-44). The widow, despite her poverty, gives all she has to the temple treasury. Jesus commends her generosity, indicating that God values our giving not by the amount we give, but by the heart and sacrifice behind it.

In conclusion, Mark 12 is a chapter that reveals Jesus' wisdom, authority, and understanding of the Scriptures. It shows His ability to answer tricky questions, expose hypocrisy, and teach profound truths. The chapter also underscores the rejection of Jesus, the centrality of love in the Christian faith, the call to give to God what is His, and the importance of sincerity and generosity. These themes are not only relevant to the context of the narrative but also to our lives today, inviting us to reflect on our understanding of Jesus, our love for God and others, our commitment to giving God what is His, and our sincerity and generosity in serving Him.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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