Mark 12:34 cpdv — And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to question him. "

— Mark 12:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 12 — Context

31

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;

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and that he should be loved from the whole heart, and from the whole understanding, and from the whole soul, and from the whole strength. And to love one’s neighbor as one’s self is greater than all holocausts and sacrifices.”

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And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to question him.

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And while teaching in the temple, Jesus said in answer: “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?

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For David himself said in the Holy Spirit: ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I set your enemies as your footstool.’

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Therefore, David himself calls him Lord, and so how can he be his son?” And a great multitude listened to him willingly.

Mark 12:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:34 say?
Mark 12:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to question him. ”
Where is Mark 12:34 in the Bible?
Mark 12:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 34.
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 12:34.
What translation should I read Mark 12:34 in?
Mark 12:34 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 12:34?
Mark 12:34 reads (CPDV): “And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to question him. ” 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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