Mark 12:6 bbe — He still had one, a dearly loved son: he sent him last to them, saying, They will have respect for my son.

Bible in Basic English

"He still had one, a dearly loved son: he sent him last to them, saying, They will have respect for my son."

— Mark 12:6, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 12 — Context

3

And they took him, and gave him blows, and sent him away with nothing.

4

And again he sent to them another servant; and they gave him wounds on the head, and were very cruel to him.

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And he sent another; and they put him to death: and a number of others, whipping some, and putting some to death.

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He still had one, a dearly loved son: he sent him last to them, saying, They will have respect for my son.

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But those workmen said among themselves, This is he who will one day be the owner of the property; come, let us put him to death, and the heritage will be ours.

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And they took him and put him to death, pushing his body out of the garden.

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What then will the master of the garden do? He will come and put the workmen to death, and will give the garden into the hands of others.

Mark 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:6 say?
Mark 12:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He still had one, a dearly loved son: he sent him last to them, saying, They will have respect for my son.”
Where is Mark 12:6 in the Bible?
Mark 12:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 6.
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 12:6.
What translation should I read Mark 12:6 in?
Mark 12:6 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 12:6?
Mark 12:6 reads (BBE): “He still had one, a dearly loved son: he sent him last to them, saying, They will have respect for my son.” 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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