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Mark 12:28 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Mark 12:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 12 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Great Commandment
“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?”
Mark 12:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 12:28
Which is the first commandment of all? This scribe (γραμματεύς, grammateus), having observed Jesus' skillful responses to hostile questions, genuinely seeks truth. Unlike previous interrogators, he recognizes Jesus had answered them well and approaches with sincere inquiry. The question about the first (πρώτη, prōtē) commandment addresses a live rabbinic debate: which of the 613 Torah commands takes priority? Some rabbis ranked commandments as 'heavy' and 'light'; others sought a unifying principle.Mark uniquely notes the scribe's positive assessment of Jesus' wisdom before asking his question...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:28
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“when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees”
“a certain lawyer stood up and tested him”
“Teacher, you speak well.”
“therefore”
“Which ones? Jesus said”
“but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these”