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Mark 12

BSB·44 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus began to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → parablesπαραβολαῖςparabolais — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study →: “A manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → plantedἐφύτευσενephyteusen — to plant or establishG5452 — Full Word Study → a vineyardἈμπελῶναAmpelōna — vineyard, a cultivated grapevine fieldG290 — Full Word Study →. He putπεριέθηκενperiethēken — to put around, wrap about, place uponG4060 — Full Word Study → a wall around it, dugὤρυξενōryxen — to dig or excavateG3736 — Full Word Study → a wine vatὑπολήνιονhypolēnion — Wine vat or trough for treading grapesG5276 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → builtᾠκοδόμησενōkodomēsen — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → a watchtowerπύργονpyrgon — A fortified tower or watchtowerG4444 — Full Word Study →. Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he rented it outἐξέδετοexedeto — to lease out, to let out for hireG1554 — Full Word Study → to some tenants andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → went away on a journeyἀπεδήμησενapedēmēsen — to journey abroad, to travel awayG589 — Full Word Study →. 2At harvest timeκαιρῷkairō — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, he sentἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → a servantδοῦλονdoulon — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tenantsγεωργοὺςgeōrgous — farmer, agricultural worker, husbandmanG1092 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → collectλάβῃlabē — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → his share of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fruitκαρπῶνkarpōn — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vineyardἀμπελῶνοςampelōnos — vineyard, a cultivated grapevine fieldG290 — Full Word Study →. 3Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they seizedλαβόντεςlabontes — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → the servant, beat him, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sent him away empty-handedκενόνkenon — empty, void, without content or effectG2756 — Full Word Study →. 4ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he sentἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → anotherἄλλονallon — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλονdoulon — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →, andκἀκεῖνονkakeinon — and that one; and he/she/it alsoG2548 — Full Word Study → they struck him over the head andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → treated him shamefully. 5He sentἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → still anotherἄλλονallon — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →, and this oneκἀκεῖνονkakeinon — and that one; and he/she/it alsoG2548 — Full Word Study → they killedἀπέκτεινανapekteinan — to killG615 — Full Word Study →. He sent manyπολλοὺςpollous — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → othersἄλλουςallous — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →; someοὓςhous — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → they beatδέροντεςderontes — to beat, strike, or flogG1194 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → others they killedἀποκτέννοντεςapoktennontes — to killG615 — Full Word Study →. 6Finallyἔσχατονeschaton — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study →, havingεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → oneἕναhena — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόνagapēton — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → sonυἱὸνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, he sentἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. ‘They will respectἘντραπήσονταιEntrapēsontai — to shame, put to shame, or cause one to feel ashamedG1788 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → sonυἱόνhuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →,’ he saidλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. 7Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the tenantsγεωργοὶgeōrgoi — farmer, agricultural worker, husbandmanG1092 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → one anotherἑαυτοὺςheautous — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, ‘ThisΟὗτόςHoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heirκληρονόμοςklēronomos — one who inherits; an heirG2818 — Full Word Study →. Comeδεῦτεdeute — Come here; come forth (imperative call)G1205 — Full Word Study →, let us killἀποκτείνωμενapokteinōmen — to killG615 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inheritanceκληρονομίαklēronomia — Inheritance; what is received as an heir's portionG2817 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → oursἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.’ 8Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they seized the son, killedἀπέκτεινανapekteinan — to killG615 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → threwἐξέβαλονexebalon — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → outἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vineyardἀμπελῶνοςampelōnos — vineyard, a cultivated grapevine fieldG290 — Full Word Study →. 9WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → then[οὖν]oun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → will the ownerκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vineyardἀμπελῶνοςampelōnos — vineyard, a cultivated grapevine fieldG290 — Full Word Study → doποιήσειpoiēsei — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →? He will comeἐλεύσεταιeleusetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → killἀπολέσειapolesei — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → those tenantsγεωργούςgeōrgous — farmer, agricultural worker, husbandmanG1092 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will giveδώσειdōsei — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vineyardἀμπελῶναampelōna — vineyard, a cultivated grapevine fieldG290 — Full Word Study → to othersἄλλοιςallois — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →. 10Have you never readἀνέγνωτεanegnōte — to read aloud or reciteG314 — Full Word Study → thisταύτηνtautēn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → Scriptureγραφὴνgraphēn — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study →: ‘Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → stone the buildersοἰκοδομοῦντεςoikodomountes — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → rejectedἀπεδοκίμασανapedokimasan — to reject or disallowG593 — Full Word Study → has becomeἐγενήθηegenēthē — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → theεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → cornerstoneγωνίαςgōnias — corner, angle, or remote placeG1137 — Full Word Study →. 11Thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → fromΠαρὰPara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → the Lord, andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → it isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → marvelousθαυμαστὴthaumastē — wonderful, marvellous, amazingG2298 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμοῖςophthalmois — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →’?” 12At thisΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, the leaders sought to arrestκρατῆσαιkratēsai — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → Jesus, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → they knewἔγνωσανegnōsan — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He had spokenεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → this parableπαραβολὴνparabolēn — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fearingἐφοβήθησανephobēthēsan — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλονochlon — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study →, they leftἀφέντεςaphentes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and went away. 13LaterΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, they sentἀποστέλλουσινapostellousin — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → someτιναςtinas — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → PhariseesΦαρισαίωνPharisaiōn — Jewish legal expertG5330 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → HerodiansἩρῳδιανῶνHērōdianōn — Supporters of HerodG2265 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → catchἀγρεύσωσινagreusōsin — to catch or seize, especially in hunting or trappingG64 — Full Word Study → Jesus in His words. 14TeacherΔιδάσκαλεDidaskale — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →,” they saidλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “we knowοἴδαμενoidamen — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → You areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → honestἀληθὴςalēthēs — genuine, true, authentic, realG227 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seek favorμέλειmelei — to care about, be concerned withG3199 — Full Word Study → fromπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδενόςoudenos — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study →. Indeedγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →, You are impartialβλέπειςblepeis — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → and teachδιδάσκειςdidaskeis — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wayὁδὸνhodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → in accordance withἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the truth. Is it lawfulἔξεστινexestin — to be permitted, allowed, lawfulG1832 — Full Word Study → to payδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → taxesκῆνσονkēnson — Tax or tribute paid to authoritiesG2778 — Full Word Study → to CaesarΚαίσαριKaisari — Roman EmperorG2541 — Full Word Study → orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → notοὔou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study →? Should we pay them orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study →?” 15Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Jesus saw through theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → hypocrisyὑπόκρισινhypokrisin — pretense, hypocrisy, or false appearanceG5272 — Full Word Study → and said, “WhyΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are you testingπειράζετεpeirazete — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →? Bringφέρετέpherete — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → Meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → a denariusδηνάριονdēnarion — Roman silver coin; day's wage for a laborerG1220 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → inspectἴδωidō — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →.” 16So they brought it, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He askedλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “WhoseΤίνοςTinos — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → imageεἰκὼνeikōn — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → is this? Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whose inscriptionἐπιγραφήepigraphē — Written inscription or superscription on an objectG1923 — Full Word Study →?” “Caesar’sΚαίσαροςKaisaros — Roman EmperorG2541 — Full Word Study →,” they answeredεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. 17Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → toldεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Giveἀπόδοτεapodote — To give back, repay, render, or restoreG591 — Full Word Study → to CaesarΚαίσαριKaisari — Roman EmperorG2541 — Full Word Study → what isΤὰTa — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Caesar’sΚαίσαροςKaisaros — Roman EmperorG2541 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → what isτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →.” AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they marveledἐξεθαύμαζονexethaumazon — To marvel, wonder, or be amazedG2296 — Full Word Study → atἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 18ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the SadduceesΣαδδουκαῖοιSaddoukaioi — Jewish sect denying resurrectionG4523 — Full Word Study →, whoοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → sayλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → there isεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀνάστασινanastasin — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study →, cameἔρχονταιerchontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Jesus andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → questionedἐπηρώτωνepērōtōn — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →: 19TeacherΔιδάσκαλεDidaskale — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, MosesΜωϋσῆςMōusēs — The lawgiver and prophetG3475 — Full Word Study → wroteἔγραψενegrapsen — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → for usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → a man’sτινοςtinos — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → diesἀποθάνῃapothanē — to die, to perish, to be put to deathG599 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → leavesκαταλίπῃkatalipē — To leave behind, forsake, or abandonG2641 — Full Word Study → a wifeγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → noμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → childrenτέκνονteknon — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →, the man is to marryλάβῃlabē — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → his brother’s widowγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → raise upἐξαναστήσῃexanastēsē — to raise up, cause to stand upG1817 — Full Word Study → offspringσπέρμαsperma — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study → forτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → him. 20Now there were sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοὶadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →. Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → first one marriedἔλαβενelaben — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → diedἀποθνῄσκωνapothnēskōn — to die, to perish, to be put to deathG599 — Full Word Study →, leavingἀφῆκενaphēken — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → childrenσπέρμαsperma — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study →. 21Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → second one marriedἔλαβενelaben — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → the widow, but he also died and left noμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → childrenσπέρμαsperma — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → third did likewiseὡσαύτωςhōsautōs — in the same manner; likewise; similarlyG5615 — Full Word Study →. 22In this wayκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, noneοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → of theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → leftἀφῆκανaphēkan — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → any children. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lastἔσχατονeschaton — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study → of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυνὴgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → diedἀπέθανενapethanen — to die, to perish, to be put to deathG599 — Full Word Study →. 23Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀναστάσειanastasei — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study →, then, whoseτίνοςtinos — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → wifeγυνήgynē — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → will she beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →? Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → all sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → wereἔσχονeschon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → marriedγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → to herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.” 24JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → saidἜφηEphē — to say, assert, or declareG5346 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Aren’t you mistakenπλανᾶσθεplanasthe — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → you do not knowεἰδότεςeidotes — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Scripturesγραφὰςgraphas — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study → or theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμινdynamin — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →? 25Whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → the dead riseἀναστῶσινanastōsin — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study →, they will neither marryγαμοῦσινgamousin — to marry; to take a wifeG1060 — Full Word Study → norοὔτεoute — neither; nor; not evenG3777 — Full Word Study → be given in marriageγαμίζονταιgamizontai — to give in marriage; to marry offG1061 — Full Word Study →. Insteadἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, they will beεἰσὶνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → the angels inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 26Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → concerningΠερὶPeri — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκρῶνnekrōn — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study → risingἐγείρονταιegeirontai — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study →, have you not readἀνέγνωτεanegnōte — to read aloud or reciteG314 — Full Word Study → aboutἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → burninἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →g bush in theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Bookβίβλῳbiblō — book; written document or scrollG976 — Full Word Study → of MosesΜωϋσέωςMōuseōs — The lawgiver and prophetG3475 — Full Word Study →, howπῶςpōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → toldεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, ‘I am theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of AbrahamἈβραὰμAbraam — Father of nationsG11 — Full Word Study →, the‹ὁ›ho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of IsaacἸσαὰκIsaak — He laughs; laughterG2464 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the‹ὁ›ho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of JacobἸακώβIakōb — He grasps the heel; supplanterG2384 — Full Word Study →’? 27He isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → the God of the dead, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → of the living. You are badly mistakenπλανᾶσθεplanasthe — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →!” 28NowΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματέωνgrammateōn — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → had come upπροσελθὼνproselthōn — to approach, draw near, come toG4334 — Full Word Study → and heardἀκούσαςakousas — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → debateσυζητούντωνsyzētountōn — to discuss, debate, or reason togetherG4802 — Full Word Study →. Noticingἰδὼν*idōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → how wellκαλῶςkalōs — well, rightly, properlyG2573 — Full Word Study → Jesus had answered themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, he askedἐπηρώτησενepērōtēsen — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “WhichΠοίαPoia — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → commandmentἐντολὴentolē — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the most important of allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →?” 29JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → repliedἈπεκρίθηApekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “This isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theὍτιHoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → most importantΠρώτηPrōtē — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study →: ‘HearἌκουεAkoue — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → O IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, the Lord ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, the Lord isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study →. 30Loveἀγαπήσειςagapēseis — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → the Lord yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → soulψυχῆςpsychēs — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → mindδιανοίαςdianoias — The mind; understanding; thoughtG1271 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → strengthἰσχύοςischyos — Physical or spiritual power; ability to accomplishG2479 — Full Word Study →.’ 31The second is this: ‘LoveἈγαπήσειςAgapēseis — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → neighborπλησίονplēsion — near, neighboring; one's neighborG4139 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → yourselfσεαυτόνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →.’ Noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → otherἄλληallē — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → commandmentἐντολὴentolē — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greaterμείζωνmeizōn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → than theseτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →.” 32RightΚαλῶςKalōs — well, rightly, properlyG2573 — Full Word Study →, TeacherΔιδάσκαλεDidaskale — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →,” theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scribeγραμματεύςgrammateus — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → repliedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “You have statedεἶπεςeipes — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → correctlyἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → God is Oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → otherἄλλοςallos — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → butπλὴνplēn — but, however, nevertheless; exceptG4133 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 33andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to loveἀγαπᾶνagapan — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → your heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → your understandingσυνέσεωςsyneseōs — understandingG4907 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → withἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → allὅληςholēs — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → your strengthἰσχύοςischyos — Physical or spiritual power; ability to accomplishG2479 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to loveἀγαπᾶνagapan — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → your neighborπλησίονplēsion — near, neighboring; one's neighborG4139 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → yourselfἑαυτὸνheauton — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, which is more importantπερισσότερόνperissoteron — excessive, abundant, beyond measureG4053 — Full Word Study → than allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → burnt offeringsὁλοκαυτωμάτωνholokautōmatōn — whole burnt offering; complete sacrifice consumed by fireG3646 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sacrificesθυσιῶνthysiōn — Offering or sacrifice presented to GodG2378 — Full Word Study →.” 34WhenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → sawἰδὼνidōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the man had answered wiselyνουνεχῶςnounechōs — wisely, with sound judgment and discretionG3562 — Full Word Study →, He saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “You areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notΟὐOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → farμακρὰνmakran — at a distance; far off; afarG3112 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαςbasileias — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →.” Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → daredἐτόλμαetolma — to dare, be bold, show courageG5111 — Full Word Study → to questionἐπερωτῆσαιeperōtēsai — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → any further. 35WhileΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus was teachinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →g in theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → temple courts, He askedἔλεγενelegen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “HowΠῶςPōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → can the scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study → sayλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the Son of DavidΔαυίδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →? 36Speaking byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → HolyἉγίῳHagiō — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study → himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → declaredεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →: ‘The Lord saidΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, “SitΚάθουKathou — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → atἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → right handδεξιῶνdexiōn — right hand; right side; position of honor or authorityG1188 — Full Word Study → untilἝωςHeōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → I putθῶthō — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → enemiesἐχθρούςechthrous — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → underὙποκάτωHypokatō — under, beneath, belowG5270 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → feetποδῶνpodōn — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →.”’ 37DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study → himselfΑὐτὸςAutos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → callsλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →.’ Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → howπόθενpothen — from where; whence; origin or sourceG4159 — Full Word Study → can He beἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → David’s sonυἱόςhuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →?” AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → largeπολὺςpolys — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλοςochlos — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → listenedἤκουενēkouen — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → with delightἡδέωςhēdeōs — Gladly, willingly, with pleasureG2234 — Full Word Study →. 38Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχῇdidachē — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → Jesus also said, “Watch outΒλέπετεBlepete — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → forἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → scribesγραμματέωνgrammateōn — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study →. They likeθελόντωνthelontōn — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to walk aroundπεριπατεῖνperipatein — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → long robesστολαῖςstolais — long robe or formal garmentG4749 — Full Word Study →, to receive greetinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study →gs in theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → marketplacesἀγοραῖςagorais — marketplace; public square or streetG58 — Full Word Study →, 39and to have the chief seatsπρωτοκαθεδρίαςprōtokathedrias — Chief seat; place of highest honorG4410 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγαῖςsynagōgais — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the places of honor atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → banquetsδείπνοιςdeipnois — Main meal, feast, or supperG1173 — Full Word Study →. 40Theyοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → defraudκατεσθίοντεςkatesthiontes — to devour, consume entirely, eat upG2719 — Full Word Study → widowsχηρῶνchērōn — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → of their housesοἰκίαςoikias — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → for a showπροφάσειprophasei — A deceptive pretext or false excuseG4392 — Full Word Study → make lengthy prayersπροσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoi — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study →. These men will receiveλήμψονταιlēmpsontai — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → greaterπερισσότερονperissoteron — excessive, abundant, beyond measureG4053 — Full Word Study → condemnationκρίμαkrima — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study →.” 41AsΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus was sitting oppositeκατέναντιkatenanti — before, in the presence of, opposite toG2713 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treasuryγαζοφυλακίουgazophylakiou — Temple treasury or collection boxG1049 — Full Word Study →, He watchedἐθεώρειetheōrei — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλοςochlos — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → puttingβάλλειballei — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → moneyχαλκὸνchalkon — Copper, bronze, or moneyG5475 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → it. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → rich people put inἔβαλλονeballon — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → large amountsπολλάpolla — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study →. 42Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneμίαmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχὴptōchē — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study → widowχήραchēra — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → cameἐλθοῦσαelthousa — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → and put in twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → small copper coinsλεπτὰlepta — a small copper coin; a miteG3016 — Full Word Study →, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → amounted toἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a small fraction of a denariusκοδράντηςkodrantēs — Smallest Roman copper coin; a farthingG2835 — Full Word Study →. 43Jesus called Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → disciples to Him and said, “TrulyἈμὴνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχὴptōchē — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study → widowχήραchēra — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → has putἔβαλενebalen — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → moreπλεῖονpleion — greater, more, larger in quantity or qualityG4119 — Full Word Study → than allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → others intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treasuryγαζοφυλάκιονgazophylakion — Temple treasury or collection boxG1049 — Full Word Study →. 44Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → they allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → contributedἔβαλονebalon — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → surplusπερισσεύοντοςperisseuontos — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → sheαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → povertyὑστερήσεωςhysterēseōs — Lack, poverty, or deficiencyG5304 — Full Word Study → has put in allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → she hadεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → to live onβίονbion — Life, living, means of livelihoodG979 — Full Word Study →.”
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Chapter Commentary — Mark 12
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Mark 12 presents Jesus in the final days of His public ministry, defending His authority and identity through teaching and confrontation. The chapter opens with a prophetic parable about rejected servants and a murdered son, pointing to Israel's rejection of God's messengers and ultimately Christ Himself. What follows are four strategic encounters—on taxes, resurrection, the greatest commandment, and the Messiah's identity—where Jesus consistently silences His opponents while revealing the heart of God's law and His own divine nature. The chapter closes with Jesus' commendation of a poor widow's sacrificial giving, contrasting her genuine devotion with the empty religiosity of the scribes.

Verses 1–12: The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen

Jesus teaches a parable transparently aimed at the religious leaders. A landowner plants a vineyard (representing God's covenant with Israel), leases it to husbandmen (the Jewish leaders), and sends servants to collect fruit. The husbandmen reject, beat, and kill the servants—a clear reference to the prophets God sent to Israel. Finally, the owner sends his beloved son, expecting reverence; instead, the husbandmen kill him to seize the inheritance (verses 1–8). Jesus then asks what the owner will do, and answers: he will destroy the husbandmen and give the vineyard to others (verse 9). Jesus then quotes Psalm 118:22–23, identifying Himself as the rejected stone who becomes the cornerstone (verses 10–11). The leaders immediately grasp the parable's accusation against them (verse 12) but fear public reaction, so they leave Him for the moment. Application: This parable reveals that rejecting God's messengers is ultimately rejecting God Himself. We must examine our hearts for pride and resistance to His Word.

Verses 13–17: The Question of Paying Taxes

The Pharisees and Herodians (unlikely allies) attempt to trap Jesus with a politically explosive question: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar? (verse 14). Jesus perceives their hypocrisy (verse 15) and asks to see a penny bearing Caesar's image and inscription (verse 16). His response is masterful: "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's" (verse 17). This is not a division of loyalty but a statement of proper order—civil taxes are legitimate, but our ultimate allegiance belongs to God. Application: Believers must fulfill civil duties while maintaining supreme devotion to God. No earthly authority supersedes God's claim on our hearts and consciences.

Verses 18–27: The Question of the Resurrection

The Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, pose a hypothetical about a woman married to seven brothers in succession, each dying childless. They ask whose wife she will be in the resurrection (verses 19–23). Jesus rebukes them sharply: "Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?" (verse 24). He teaches that the resurrected do not marry, existing as the angels do (verse 25). Then He clinches the argument by citing Moses at the burning bush—God says "I am the God of Abraham" (present tense), not "I was," proving these patriarchs live in God's presence and will rise (verses 26–27). Application: Trust in God's power to fulfill His promises beyond death. The resurrection is not merely a doctrine but a living hope grounded in God's eternal nature.

Verses 28–34: The Greatest Commandment

A scribe, impressed by Jesus' answers, asks which commandment is greatest (verse 28). Jesus answers with the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5) and Leviticus 19:18: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself (verses 29–30). The scribe affirms this, noting that these commandments matter more than sacrifices (verse 33). Jesus commends him: "Thou art not far from the kingdom of God" (verse 34). Application: The Christian life centers on love—vertical love toward God and horizontal love toward others. Outward religion without love is worthless.

Verses 35–44: Christ's Identity and Warning Against the Scribes

Jesus poses a question about David calling the Messiah "Lord" (verses 35–37), establishing His divine nature. He then warns against scribes who love prestige but exploit the vulnerable and make long prayers for show (verses 38–40). Finally, Jesus observes a poor widow giving two mites—her entire living—into the treasury, while the rich give from abundance (verses 41–44). He declares that her gift exceeds all others because she gave sacrificially. Application: God values the devotion of a humble heart far above the external piety of the proud. Give generously from what you have, holding all things loosely before God.

Application for Today

Mark 12 confronts us with essential truths: God's kingdom belongs to those who receive His Word humbly, not to those who reject His messengers; true faith integrates every area of life—civil, spiritual, and relational; and genuine religion is measured not by external display but by the heart's devotion and sacrificial love. In

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