Mark 12:3 net — But those tenants seized his slave, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.

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"But those tenants seized his slave, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed."

— Mark 12:3, NET Bible

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Mark 12 — Context

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The Parable of the Tenants Then he began to speak to them in parables:“A man planted a vineyard. He put a fence around it, dug a pit for its winepress, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenant farmers and went on a journey.

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At harvest time he sent a slave to the tenants to collect from them his portion of the crop.

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But those tenants seized his slave, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.

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So he sent another slave to them again. This one they struck on the head and treated outrageously.

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He sent another, and that one they killed. This happened to many others, some of whom were beaten, others killed.

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He had one left, his one dear son. Finally he sent him to them, saying,‘They will respect my son.’

Mark 12:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:3 say?
Mark 12:3 in the NET Bible reads: “But those tenants seized his slave, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.”
Where is Mark 12:3 in the Bible?
Mark 12:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 3.
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 12:3.
What translation should I read Mark 12:3 in?
Mark 12:3 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 12:3?
Mark 12:3 reads (NET): “But those tenants seized his slave, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.” 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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