Mark 10:31 nasb — "But many who are first will be last, and the last, first."

NASB

""But many who are first will be last, and the last, first.""

— Mark 10:31, NASB

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Mark 10 — Context

28

Peter began to say to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You."

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Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel's sake,

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but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.

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"But many who are first will be last, and the last, first."

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They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him,

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saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and will hand Him over to the Gentiles.

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"They will mock Him and spit on Him, and scourge Him and kill Him, and three days later 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 NASB reads: “"But many who are first will be last, and the last, 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 (NASB): “"But many who are first will be last, and the last, 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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