Mark 12:29 kjva — And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:"

— Mark 12:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 12 — Context

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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?

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And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

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And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

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And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

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And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

Mark 12:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:29 say?
Mark 12:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, 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 (KJVA): “And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, 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.
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