Mark 12:35 bbe — And Jesus, when he was teaching in the Temple, said, How do the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?

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"And Jesus, when he was teaching in the Temple, said, How do the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?"

— Mark 12:35, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 12 — Context

32

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

33

And to have love for him with all the heart, and with all the mind, and with all the strength, and to have the same love for his neighbour as for himself, is much more than all forms of offerings.

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And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.

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And Jesus, when he was teaching in the Temple, said, How do the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?

36

David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put those who are against you under your feet.

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David himself gives him the name of Lord; and how then is he his son? And the common people gave ear to him gladly.

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And in his teaching he said, Be on your watch against the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes and be respected in the market-places,

Mark 12:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:35 say?
Mark 12:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus, when he was teaching in the Temple, said, How do the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?”
Where is Mark 12:35 in the Bible?
Mark 12:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 35.
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 12:35.
What translation should I read Mark 12:35 in?
Mark 12:35 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 12:35?
Mark 12:35 reads (BBE): “And Jesus, when he was teaching in the Temple, said, How do the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?” 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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