Mark 12:9 cpdv — Therefore, what will the lord of the vineyard do?” “He will come and destroy the settlers. And he will give the vineyar…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, what will the lord of the vineyard do?” “He will come and destroy the settlers. And he will give the vineyard to others.” "

— Mark 12:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 12 — Context

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Therefore, having still one son, most dear to him, he sent him also to them, at the very end, saying, ‘For they will reverence my son.’

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But the settlers said one to another: ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him. And then the inheritance will be ours.’

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And apprehending him, they killed him. And they cast him out of the vineyard.

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Therefore, what will the lord of the vineyard do?” “He will come and destroy the settlers. And he will give the vineyard to others.”

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“And so, have you not read this scripture?: ‘The stone which the builders have rejected, the same has been made the head of the corner.

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By the Lord has this been done, and it is wondrous in our eyes.’ ”

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And they sought to take hold of him, but they feared the crowd. For they knew that he had spoken this parable about them. And leaving him behind, they went away.

Mark 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:9 say?
Mark 12:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, what will the lord of the vineyard do?” “He will come and destroy the settlers. And he will give the vineyard to others.” ”
Where is Mark 12:9 in the Bible?
Mark 12:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Mark 12:9 in?
Mark 12:9 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 12:9?
Mark 12:9 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, what will the lord of the vineyard do?” “He will come and destroy the settlers. And he will give the vineyard to others.” ” 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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