Mark 7:12 nasb — you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or his mother;

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"you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or his mother;"

— Mark 7:12, NASB

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Mark 7 — Context

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He was also saying to them, "You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition.

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"For Moses said, 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH';

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but you say, 'If a man says to his father or his mother, whatever I have that would help you is Corban (that is to say, given to God),'

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you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or his mother;

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thus invalidating the word of God by your tradition which you have handed down; and you do many things such as that."

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After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, "Listen to Me, all of you, and understand:

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there is nothing outside the man which can defile him if it goes into him; but the things which proceed out of the man are what defile the man.

Mark 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:12 say?
Mark 7:12 in the NASB reads: “you no longer permit him to do anything 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 (NASB): “you no longer permit him to do anything 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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