Mark 12:29 cpdv — And Jesus answered him: “For the first commandment of all is this: ‘Listen, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jesus answered him: “For the first commandment of all is this: ‘Listen, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God. "

— Mark 12:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 12 — Context

26

But concerning the dead who rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, how God spoke to him from the bush, saying: ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’

27

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Therefore, you have gone far astray.”

28

And one of the scribes, who had heard them arguing, drew near to him. And seeing that he had answered them well, he questioned him as to which was the first commandment of all.

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And Jesus answered him: “For the first commandment of all is this: ‘Listen, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God.

30

And you shall love the Lord your God from your whole heart, and from your whole soul, and from your whole mind, and from your whole strength. This is the first commandment.’

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But the second is similar to it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

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And the scribe said to him: Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth that there is one God, and there is no other beside him;

Mark 12:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:29 say?
Mark 12:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus answered him: “For the first commandment of all is this: ‘Listen, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God. ”
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 (CPDV): “And Jesus answered him: “For the first commandment of all is this: ‘Listen, O Israel. The Lord your God is one God. ” 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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