Mark 12:25 kjv — For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are…

King James Version

"For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven."

— Mark 12:25, King James Version

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Mark 12 — Context

22

And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.

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In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

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And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

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For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

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And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

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He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

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And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

Mark 12:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:25 say?
Mark 12:25 in the King James Version reads: “For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.”
Where is Mark 12:25 in the Bible?
Mark 12:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 25.
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 12:25.
What translation should I read Mark 12:25 in?
Mark 12:25 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 12:25?
Mark 12:25 reads (KJV): “For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.” 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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