Mark 10:19 asv — Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not def…

American Standard Version

"Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother. "

— Mark 10:19, American Standard Version

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Mark 10 — Context

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And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

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And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

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And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.

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Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.

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And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.

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And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

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But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

Mark 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:19 say?
Mark 10:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother. ”
Where is Mark 10:19 in the Bible?
Mark 10:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 19.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:19.
What translation should I read Mark 10:19 in?
Mark 10:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:19?
Mark 10:19 reads (ASV): “Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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