Mark 12:4 kjv — And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him awa…

King James Version

"And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled."

— Mark 12:4, King James Version

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Mark 12 — Context

1

And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

2

And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

3

And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

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And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

5

And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

6

Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

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But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

Mark 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:4 say?
Mark 12:4 in the King James Version reads: “And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.”
Where is Mark 12:4 in the Bible?
Mark 12:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 4.
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 12:4.
What translation should I read Mark 12:4 in?
Mark 12:4 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 12:4?
Mark 12:4 reads (KJV): “And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.” 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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