Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 12:31
12:31 this. (l-7) Leviticus 19:18 . read more
Mark 12:29-31
John Darby
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 12:1-44
Various Incidents and Discourses in the Temple1-12. The wicked husbandmen (Matthew 21:33; Luke 20:9). See on Mt.13-17. The tribute money (Matthew 22:15; Luke 20:20). See on Mt.18-27. The Sadducees and the Resurrection (Matthew 22:23; Luke 20:27). See on Mt. 26. In the bush] RV ’in the place’ (i.e. passage) ’concerning the bush.’28-34. The great commandment (Matthew 22:34). See on Mt.35-37. Is Christ the son of David (Matthew 22:41; Luke 20:41). See on Mt.38-40. Warning against the scribes (Luke... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 12:28-34
(28-34) And one of the scribes came.—See Notes on Matthew 22:34-40. St. Mark’s description is somewhat less precise than St. Matthew’s “one of them (i.e., the Pharisees), a lawyer.” The form of the question differs by the substitution of “first of all” for “great” commandment. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 12:29
(29) Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord.—The quotation is given more fully by St. Mark than by St. Matthew. The opening words (from Deuteronomy 6:4) were in common use under the name of the Shemà (the Hebrew for “Hear”), and formed the popular expression of the faith of Israel. To say the Shemà was a passport into Paradise for any child of Abraham. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 12:31
(31) And the second is like, namely, this . . .—Better, And the second is this. The better MSS. omit “like.” read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 12:1-44
Not Far From the Kingdom Mark 12:34 What became of this hopeful young lawyer I cannot tell. Whether he actually reached and entered the kingdom he was so near to, we are not informed. I. He was 'not far from the kingdom,' because he had begun to think seriously on religion. II. Because he had already begun to attach greater importance to the spirit than to the letter. III. Because he was sincerely desirous of acting up to the measure of light which he possessed. IV. Because he was amiable and... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 12:28-34
CHAPTER 12:28-34 (Mark 12:28-34)THE DISCERNING SCRIBE"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? Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one: 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. The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 12:1-44
Chapter 12 1. The Parable of the Vineyard. (Mark 12:1-12 .Matthew 21:33-46; Matthew 21:33-46 ; Luke 20:9-19 ) 2. The Question concerning the Tribute Money. (Mark 12:13-17 . Matthew 22:15-22 ; Luke 20:20-26 ) 3. The Sadducees Questioning concerning Resurrection. (Mark 12:18-27 . Matthew 22:23-33 ; Luke 20:27-38 ) 4. The Question of the Scribe. (Mark 12:28-34 .Matthew 22:34-40; Matthew 22:34-40 ) 5. His Question. (Mark 12:35-37 . Matthew 22:41-46 ; Luke 20:41-44 ) 6. Beware of the... read more
James Gray
James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 12:1-44
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The contents of chapter 12 are constituted of: · The Parable of the Householder (Mark 12:1-12 ); · The Question of Tribute (Mark 12:13-17 ); · The Question about the Resurrection (Mark 12:18-27 ); · The Question about the First Commandment (Mark 12:28-34 ); · The Question about the Son of David (Mark 12:35-40 ); and· The Incident of the Widow’s Mite. Chapter 13 is the discourse of Christ about His second coming delivered to the disciples on the Mount of Olives, in... read more
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Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 12:29
12:29 [is], (k-10) Deuteronomy 6:4-5 . read more