Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 12:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 12:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 12 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Tenants
“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.”
Mark 12:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 12:1
A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it—Jesus deliberately echoes Isaiah 5:1-7, where the vineyard (κεράμπελος, kerampelos) symbolizes Israel. The elaborate preparation (hedge, winepress, tower) demonstrates God's covenant investment. Let it out to husbandmen (γεωργός, georgos)—tenant farmers who owed the owner a share of harvest. Went into a far country establishes God's patience, giving Israel space to bear fruit.The parable's opening indicts Israel's religious leaders as unfaithful stewards of God's vineyard-kingdom. Every detail recalls Isaiah's love song turned judgmen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:1
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“Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:”
“Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver.”
“and told them in his teaching”
“and you”
“and planted it.”
“as they were able to hear it.”
“and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.”
“What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?”