Mark 12:23 net — In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For all seven had married her.”

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"In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For all seven had married her.”"

— Mark 12:23, NET Bible

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Mark 12 — Context

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There were seven brothers. The first one married, and when he died he had no children.

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The second married her and died without any children, and likewise the third.

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None of the seven had children. Finally, the woman died too.

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In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For all seven had married her.”

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Jesus said to them,“Aren’t you deceived for this reason, because you don’t know the scriptures or the power of God?

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For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

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Now as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God said to him,‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?

Mark 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:23 say?
Mark 12:23 in the NET Bible reads: “In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For all seven had married her.””
Where is Mark 12:23 in the Bible?
Mark 12:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 23.
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 12:23.
What translation should I read Mark 12:23 in?
Mark 12:23 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 12:23?
Mark 12:23 reads (NET): “In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For all seven had married her.”” 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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