Mark 12:37 net — If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.

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"If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight."

— Mark 12:37, NET Bible

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Mark 12 — Context

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When Jesus saw that he had answered thoughtfully, he said to him,“You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Then no one dared any longer to question him.

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The Messiah: David’s Son and Lord While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he said,“How is it that the experts in the law say that the Christ is David’s son?

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David himself, by the Holy Spirit, said,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.”’

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If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.

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Warnings About Experts in the Law In his teaching Jesus also said,“Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,

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and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

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They devour widows’ property, and as a show make long prayers. These men will receive a more severe punishment.”

Mark 12:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:37 say?
Mark 12:37 in the NET Bible reads: “If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.”
Where is Mark 12:37 in the Bible?
Mark 12:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 37.
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 12:37.
What translation should I read Mark 12:37 in?
Mark 12:37 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 12:37?
Mark 12:37 reads (NET): “If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.” 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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