Mark 12:8 nasb — "They took him, and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.

NASB

""They took him, and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard."

— Mark 12:8, NASB

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Mark 12 — Context

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"And he sent another, and that one they killed; and so with many others, beating some and killing others.

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"He had one more to send, a beloved son; he sent him last of all to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

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"But those vine-growers said to one another, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours!'

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"They took him, and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.

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"What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the vine-growers, and will give the vineyard to others.

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"Have you not even read this Scripture: 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone;

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THIS CAME ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES'?"

Mark 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:8 say?
Mark 12:8 in the NASB reads: “"They took him, and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.”
Where is Mark 12:8 in the Bible?
Mark 12:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 8.
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 12:8.
What translation should I read Mark 12:8 in?
Mark 12:8 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 12:8?
Mark 12:8 reads (NASB): “"They took him, and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.” 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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