Mark 12:34 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Mark 12:34 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Mark 12:34 in 6 Bible Translations

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Mark 12:34 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.” No one dared ask him any question after that.”

Mark 12:34 — World English Bible

Mark 12:34 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

Mark 12:34 — American Standard Version

Mark 12:34 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And Jesus, having seen him that he answered with understanding, said to him, `Thou art not far from the reign of God;' and no one any more durst question him.”

Mark 12:34 — Young's Literal Translation

Mark 12:34 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And Jesus, seeing that he had answered intelligently, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom ofGod. And no one dared question him any more. ”

Mark 12:34 — Darby Translation

Mark 12:34 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Then when Iesus saw that he answered discreetely, he saide vnto him, Thou art not farre from the kingdome of God. And no man after that durst aske him any question.”

Mark 12:34 — Geneva Bible

Mark 12:34 in Context — Mark 12

32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

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

34 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.

35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

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What Does Mark 12:34 Mean?

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