Mark 7:10 kjva — For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:"

— Mark 7:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 7 — Context

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Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

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For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

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And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

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For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:

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But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.

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And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;

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Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

Mark 7:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:10 say?
Mark 7:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:”
Where is Mark 7:10 in the Bible?
Mark 7:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 10.
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 7:10.
What translation should I read Mark 7:10 in?
Mark 7:10 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 7:10?
Mark 7:10 reads (KJVA): “For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:” 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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