Mark 12:20 asv — There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed;

American Standard Version

"There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed; "

— Mark 12:20, American Standard Version

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Mark 12 — Context

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And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.

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And there come unto him Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,

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Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, If a man’s brother die, and leave a wife behind him, and leave no child, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

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There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed;

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and the second took her, and died, leaving no seed behind him; and the third likewise:

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and the seven left no seed. Last of all the woman also died.

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In the resurrection whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

Mark 12:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:20 say?
Mark 12:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed; ”
Where is Mark 12:20 in the Bible?
Mark 12:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 20.
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 12:20.
What translation should I read Mark 12:20 in?
Mark 12:20 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 12:20?
Mark 12:20 reads (ASV): “There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed; ” 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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