Mark 12:29 bbe — Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;

Bible in Basic English

"Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;"

— Mark 12:29, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 12 — Context

But as to the dead coming back to life; have you not seen in the book of Moses, about the burning thorn-tree, how God said to him, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living: you are greatly in error.

And one of the scribes came, and hearing their argument together, and seeing that he had given them a good answer, put the question to him, Which law is the first of all?

Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;

And you are to have love for the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.

The second is this, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself. There is no other law greater than these.

And the scribe said to him, Truly, Master, you have well said that he is one, and there is no other but he:

Mark 12:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:29 say?

Mark 12:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;”

Where is Mark 12:29 in the Bible?

Mark 12:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 29.

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 12:29.

What translation should I read Mark 12:29 in?

Mark 12:29 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 12:29?

Mark 12:29 reads (BBE): “Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;” 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.

Mark 12:29 bbe — Jesus said in answer, The first is, Give ear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord;

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