Mark 10:31 cpdv — But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” "

— Mark 10:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 10 — Context

28

And Peter began to say to him, “Behold, we have left all things and have followed you.”

29

In response, Jesus said: “Amen I say to you, There is no one who has left behind house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, for my sake and for the Gospel,

30

who will not receive one hundred times as much, now in this time: houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and land, with persecutions, and in the future age eternal life.

31

But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.”

32

Now they were on the way ascending to Jerusalem. And Jesus went ahead of them, and they were astonished. And those following him were afraid. And again, taking aside the twelve, he began to tell them what was about to happen to him.

33

“For behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man will be handed over to the leaders of the priests, and to the scribes, and the elders. And they will condemn him to death, and they will hand him over to the Gentiles.

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And they will mock him, and spit on him, and scourge him, and put him to death. And on the third day, he will rise again.”

Mark 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:31 say?
Mark 10:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” ”
Where is Mark 10:31 in the Bible?
Mark 10:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 31.
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 10:31.
What translation should I read Mark 10:31 in?
Mark 10:31 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 10:31?
Mark 10:31 reads (CPDV): “But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” ” 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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