Mark 7:12 asv — ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother;

American Standard Version

"ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother; "

— Mark 7:12, American Standard Version

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Mark 7 — Context

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

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For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:

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but ye say, If a man shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is Corban, that is to say, Given to God;

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ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother;

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making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things ye do.

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And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:

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there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.

Mark 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:12 say?
Mark 7:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother; ”
Where is Mark 7:12 in the Bible?
Mark 7:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 12.
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 7:12.
What translation should I read Mark 7:12 in?
Mark 7:12 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 7:12?
Mark 7:12 reads (ASV): “ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother; ” 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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