Mark 12:1
American King James And he began to speak to them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and dig a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to farmers, and went into a far country.
American Standard Version And he began to speak unto them in parables. A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a pit for the winepress, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country.
King James And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
World English Bible He began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a pit for the wine press, built a tower, rented it out to a farmer, and went into another country.
Mark 12:2
American King James And at the season he sent to the farmers a servant, that he might receive from the farmers of the fruit of the vineyard.
American Standard Version And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruits of the vineyard.
King James And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.
World English Bible When it was time, he sent a servant to the farmer to get from the farmer his share of the fruit of the vineyard.
Mark 12:3
American King James And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
American Standard Version And they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
King James And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
World English Bible They took him, beat him, and sent him away empty.
Mark 12:4
American King James And again he sent to them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
American Standard Version And again he sent unto them another servant; and him they wounded in the head, and handled shamefully.
King James And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
World English Bible Again, he sent another servant to them; and they threw stones at him, wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully treated.
Mark 12:5
American King James And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.
American Standard Version And he sent another; and him they killed: and many others; beating some, and killing some.
King James And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.
World English Bible Again he sent another, and they killed him, and many others, beating some, and killing some.
Mark 12:6
American King James Having yet therefore one son, his well beloved, he sent him also last to them, saying, They will reverence my son.
American Standard Version He had yet one, a beloved son: he sent him last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.
King James Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.
World English Bible Therefore still having one, his beloved son, he sent him last to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’
Mark 12:7
American King James But those farmers said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.
American Standard Version But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.
King James But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.
World English Bible But those farmers said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’
Mark 12:8
American King James And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.
American Standard Version And they took him, and killed him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard.
King James And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.
World English Bible They took him, killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.
Mark 12:9
American King James What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.
American Standard Version What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.
King James What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.
World English Bible What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.
Mark 12:10
American King James And have you not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
American Standard Version Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
King James And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
World English Bible Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.
Mark 12:11
American King James This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?
American Standard Version This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?
King James This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
World English Bible This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes’?”
Mark 12:12
American King James And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
American Standard Version And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him, and went away.
King James And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
World English Bible They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him and went away.
Mark 12:13
American King James And they send to him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
American Standard Version And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.
King James And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
World English Bible They sent some of the Pharisees and the Herodians to him, that they might trap him with words.
Mark 12:14
American King James And when they were come, they say to him, Master, we know that you are true, and care for no man: for you regard not the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
American Standard Version And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
King James And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
World English Bible When they had come, they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don’t defer to anyone; for you aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
Mark 12:15
American King James Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt you me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
American Standard Version Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.
King James Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
World English Bible Shall we give, or shall we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.”
Mark 12:16
American King James And they brought it. And he said to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar's.
American Standard Version And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
King James And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.
World English Bible They brought it. He said to them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.”
Mark 12:17
American King James And Jesus answering said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marveled at him.
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. And they marvelled greatly at him.
King James And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” They marveled greatly at him.
Mark 12:18
American King James Then come to him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
American Standard Version And there come unto him Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
King James Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
World English Bible Some Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection, came to him. They asked him, saying,
Mark 12:19
American King James Master, Moses wrote to us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.
American Standard Version Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave a wife behind him, and leave no child, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
King James Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
World English Bible “Teacher, Moses wrote to us, ‘If a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife behind him, and leaves no children, that his brother should take his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.’
Mark 12:20
American King James Now there were seven brothers: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.
American Standard Version There were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed;
King James Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.
World English Bible There were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and dying left no offspring.
Mark 12:21
American King James And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
American Standard Version and the second took her, and died, leaving no seed behind him; and the third likewise:
King James And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
World English Bible The second took her, and died, leaving no children behind him. The third likewise;
Mark 12:22
American King James And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.
American Standard Version and the seven left no seed. Last of all the woman also died.
King James And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.
World English Bible and the seven took her and left no children. Last of all the woman also died.
Mark 12:23
American King James In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.
American Standard Version In the resurrection whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.
King James In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.
World English Bible In the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be of them? For the seven had her as a wife.”
Mark 12:24
American King James And Jesus answering said to them, Do you not therefore err, because you know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
American Standard Version Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?
King James And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Isn’t this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God?
Mark 12:25
American King James For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
American Standard Version For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as angels in heaven.
King James For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
World English Bible For when they will rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.
Mark 12:26
American King James And as touching the dead, that they rise: have you not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spoke to him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
American Standard Version But as touching the dead, that they are raised; have ye not read in the book of Moses, in `the place concerning' the Bush, how God spake unto him, saying, I `am' the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
King James And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
World English Bible But about the dead, that they are raised, haven’t you read in the book of Moses about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?
Mark 12:27
American King James He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: you therefore do greatly err.
American Standard Version He is not the God of the dead, but of the living: ye do greatly err.
King James He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.
World English Bible He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are therefore badly mistaken.”
Mark 12:28
American King James 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?
American Standard Version And one of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, What commandment is the first of all?
King James 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?
World English Bible One of the scribes came and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”
Mark 12:29
American King James And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
American Standard Version Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one:
King James And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
World English Bible Jesus answered, “The greatest is: ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Mark 12:30
American King James And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.
Mark 12:31
American King James And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
American Standard Version The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
King James And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
World English Bible The second is like this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:32
American King James And the scribe said to him, Well, Master, you have said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
American Standard Version And the scribe said unto him, Of a truth, Teacher, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he:
King James 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:
World English Bible The scribe said to him, “Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he;
Mark 12:33
American King James 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 neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
American Standard Version and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.
King James 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.
World English Bible and to love him with all the heart, with all the understanding, all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
Mark 12:34
American King James And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that dared ask him any question.
American Standard 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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 12:35
American King James And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David?
American Standard Version And Jesus answered and said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David?
King James And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David?
World English Bible Jesus responded, as he taught in the temple, “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?
Mark 12:36
American King James For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool.
American Standard Version David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
King James 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.
World English Bible For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’
Mark 12:37
American King James David therefore himself calls him Lord; and from where is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
American Standard Version David himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
King James David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
World English Bible Therefore David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?” The common people heard him gladly.
Mark 12:38
American King James And he said to them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
American Standard Version And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and `to have' salutations in the marketplaces,
King James And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
World English Bible In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,
Mark 12:39
American King James And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
American Standard Version and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:
King James And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
World English Bible and to get the best seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts,
Mark 12:40
American King James Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
American Standard Version they that devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
King James Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
World English Bible those who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Mark 12:41
American King James And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
American Standard Version And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
King James And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
World English Bible Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.
Mark 12:42
American King James And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
American Standard Version And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.
King James And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
World English Bible A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin.
Mark 12:43
American King James And he called to him his disciples, and said to them, Truly I say to you, That this poor widow has cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
American Standard Version And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury:
King James And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
World English Bible He called his disciples to himself and said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury,
Mark 12:44
American King James For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
American Standard Version for they all did cast in of their superfluity; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, `even' all her living.
King James For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
World English Bible for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on.”