Mark 12:9 web — What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to ot…

World English Bible

"What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others."

— Mark 12:9, World English Bible

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Mark 12 — Context

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Therefore still having one, his beloved son, he sent him last to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

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But those farmers said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

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They took him, killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

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What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.

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Haven't you even read this Scripture: 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner.

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This was from the Lord, it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

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They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.

Mark 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:9 say?
Mark 12:9 in the World English Bible reads: “What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and 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 (WEB): “What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and 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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