Mark 12:34

Jesus saw that he gave a thoughtful answer, and said, “You're not far from the kingdom of God.” After this no one was brave enough to ask him any more questions.

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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

33We are to love him with all our heart, all our understanding, and all our strength, and we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is far more important than offerings and sacrifices.”

35While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he asked, “Why do the religious teachers state that Christ is the son of David?

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Cross References

Matthew 12:20He won't break a damaged reed, And he won't extinguish a smoking wick, Until he has proved that his judgment is right,

Luke 20:40After this no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Romans 7:9I used to live without realizing what the law really meant, but when I understood the implications of that commandment, then sin came back to life, and I died.

Colossians 4:6Always be gracious when you speak. Make sure it's in good taste, and think about how best to answer everyone.

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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