Thematic Bible
Mark 12:1 (show verse)
Jesus began to speak to them [the chief priests, scribes and elders who were questioning Him] in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and put a wall around it, and dug a pit for the wine press and built a tower; and he rented it out to tenant farmers and left the country.
Church » Corruption in
Fort » Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Hedges » Placed around » Vineyards
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Towers in
Wine press » In vineyards
Fort » Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Hedges » Placed around » Vineyards
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Vineyard » Towers in
Wine press » In vineyards
Mark 12:2 (show verse)
Agriculture » General references to » Called husbandmen
Church » Corruption in
natural Fruit » General references to
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Church » Corruption in
natural Fruit » General references to
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:3 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:4 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:5 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Prophets » Martyrs
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Prophets » Martyrs
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:6 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:7 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:8 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Malfeasance in office » Instances of » The leasees of the vineyard, in one of the parables of jesus
Real estate » Land leased
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Mark 12:9 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Eviction » Of tenants
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Tenants » Evicted
Eviction » Of tenants
Husbandman » An agriculturist
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Labour » Troubles
Land » Leased
Lease » Of real estate
Real estate » Land leased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the vineyard
Tenants » Evicted
Mark 12:10 (show verse)
Church » Corruption in
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
The scriptures » Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
The scriptures » Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Mark 12:11 (show verse)
Mark 12:12 (show verse)
And they were looking for a way to seize Him, but they were afraid of the crowd; for they knew that He spoke this parable in reference to [and as a charge against] them. And so they left Him and went away.
Church » Corruption in
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief priests, who feared to answer the questions of jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The evil sharecroppers
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the wicked husbandmen (in jerusalem)
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief priests, who feared to answer the questions of jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the vineyard
Mark 12:13 (show verse)
Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus in order to trap Him into making a statement [that they could use against Him].
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Herodians » Seek to entangle jesus
Herodians » Conspire to kill jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
jewish Sects » Denied the existence of angels and spirits they also rejected the traditions of the elders » Herodians
Snares laid » For Christ
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Herodians » Seek to entangle jesus
Herodians » Conspire to kill jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
jewish Sects » Denied the existence of angels and spirits they also rejected the traditions of the elders » Herodians
Snares laid » For Christ
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Mark 12:14 (show verse)
They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and have no personal bias toward anyone; for You are not influenced by outward appearances or social status, but in truth You teach the way of God. Is it lawful [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay the poll-tax to [Tiberius] Caesar, or not?
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Mark 12:15 (show verse)
Should we pay [the tax] or should we not pay?” But knowing their hypocrisy, He asked them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a coin (denarius) to look at.”
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Mark 12:16 (show verse)
So they brought one. Then He asked them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.”
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Mark 12:17 (show verse)
Jesus said to them, “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were greatly amazed at Him.
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the pharisees and the herodians, and enunciates the duty of a citizen to his government (in jerusalem)
King » Respect due to
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
King » Respect due to
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Tribute » Rendering tribute
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
Mark 12:18 (show verse)
Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Him, and began questioning Him, saying,
Mark 12:19 (show verse)
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us [a law] that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but leaves no child, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up children for his brother.
Brother » Brother's widow. » Law concerning levirate marriage of
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:20 (show verse)
There were seven brothers; the first [one] took a wife, and died leaving no children.
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:21 (show verse)
The second brother married her, and died leaving no children; and the third likewise;
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:22 (show verse)
and so all seven [married her and died, and] left no children. Last of all the woman died also.
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:23 (show verse)
In the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For all seven [brothers] were married to her.”
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Marriage » Levirate (the brother required to marry a brother's widow)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:24 (show verse)
Jesus said to them, “Is this not why you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures [that teach the resurrection] nor the power of God [who is able to raise the dead]?
Angels » Who are as angels
God » Wisdom of » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Is not incredible
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to
God » Wisdom of » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
The Resurrection » Is not incredible
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to
Mark 12:25 (show verse)
Angels » In heaven
Angels » Who are as angels
Angels » Do not marry
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Angels » Who are as angels
Angels » Do not marry
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Marriage » Not binding after death
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:26 (show verse)
Angels » Who are as angels
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:27 (show verse)
Angels » Who are as angels
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Life » Christ » Continuous
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
God » What the lord God is not
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by the sadducees concerning the resurrection of the dead (in jerusalem)
Life » Christ » Continuous
Marriage » Who does not marry
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sadducees » Reject the doctrine of the resurrection
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:28 (show verse)
Then one of the scribes [an expert in Mosaic Law] came up and listened to them arguing [with one another], and noticing that Jesus answered them well, asked Him, “Which commandment is first and most important of all?”
Mark 12:29 (show verse)
Jesus answered, “The first and most important one is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord;
Mark 12:30 (show verse)
Affections » Should be supremely set upon God
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Paternal » The greatest commandment
Preeminence » Of love » The greatest commandment
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Paternal » The greatest commandment
Preeminence » Of love » The greatest commandment
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:31 (show verse)
Duty » To brethren » To neighbours
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Paternal » The greatest commandment
Preeminence » Of love » The greatest commandment
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty of neighbours
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love » Paternal » The greatest commandment
Preeminence » Of love » The greatest commandment
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty of neighbours
Mark 12:32 (show verse)
The scribe said to Him, “Admirably answered, Teacher; You truthfully stated that He is One, and there is no other but Him;
God » Mercy of » None like
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Mark 12:33 (show verse)
and to love Him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to [unselfishly] love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
the Burnt offering » Love of God better than
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » Better than all sacrifices
Love to man » Love to self is the measure of
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
Religion » True religion » Scriptural definition of
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
True religion » Scriptural definition of
Jesus Christ » History of » Tested by a biblical expert (in jerusalem)
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Love » Loving the lord
Love to God » Better than all sacrifices
Love to man » Love to self is the measure of
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
Religion » True religion » Scriptural definition of
Sacrifice » What is better than sacrifice
Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
True religion » Scriptural definition of
Mark 12:34 (show verse)
When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions.
Mark 12:35 (show verse)
Jesus began to say, as He taught in [a portico or court of] the temple, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Regarded as interpreters of scripture
Son » Of david
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Regarded as interpreters of scripture
Son » Of david
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Mark 12:36 (show verse)
Mark 12:37 (show verse)
Mark 12:38 (show verse)
In [the course of] His teaching He was saying, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and like to receive respectful greetings in the market places,
Clothing » General references to
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Exposes the hypocrisies of the scribes and pharisees (in jerusalem)
Pride » Exemplified » Scribes
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Exposes the hypocrisies of the scribes and pharisees (in jerusalem)
Pride » Exemplified » Scribes
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Mark 12:39 (show verse)
Mark 12:40 (show verse)
[these scribes] who devour (confiscate) widows’ houses, and offer long prayers for appearance’s sake [to impress others]. These men will receive greater condemnation.”
Mark 12:41 (show verse)
And He sat down opposite the [temple] treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury. And many rich people were putting in large sums.
Brass » Articles made of » Money
Brass » Coined for money
Gates » Of the temple » The treasury placed at
Money » Copper used as
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Brass » Coined for money
Gates » Of the temple » The treasury placed at
Money » Copper used as
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Mark 12:42 (show verse)
A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a mite.
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Poor widow
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
Mite (a lepta) » About one-fifth of a cent
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Mite
Money » Farthing
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » May be » Liberal
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The widow who gave two mites
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
Mite (a lepta) » About one-fifth of a cent
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Mite
Money » Farthing
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » May be » Liberal
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The widow who gave two mites
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Mark 12:43 (show verse)
Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this poor widow put in [proportionally] more than all the contributors to the treasury.
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Poor widow
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Mark 12:44 (show verse)
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Poor widow
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Service » Unrealized » Of the poor widow
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Unrealized service » Of the poor widow
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Limited resources » Limitations, human » God condescends to meet the limited resources and conditions of men » Two mites from the widow
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Service » Unrealized » Of the poor widow
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Treasury of
Unrealized service » Of the poor widow
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury