Mark 12:34

And when Jesus saw him, that he answered wisely, he said to him, Thou are not far from the kingdom of God. And no man dared to question him any more.

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In The King James Version

And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question .

In Context

33And to love him from the whole heart, and from the whole understanding, and from the whole soul, and from the whole strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.

35And having responded as he taught in the temple, Jesus said, How do the scholars say that the Christ is the son of David?

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Cross References

Matthew 12:20A bruised reed he will not break, and smoldering flax he will not quench, until he sends forth justice for victory.

Luke 20:40For they no longer dared to question him anything.

Romans 7:9And I was alive once apart from law, but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

Colossians 4:6your speech always with grace seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer each one.

Matthew Henry on Mark 12:29-35

The Hopeful Scribe. 28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt… Read the whole commentary →

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