Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 12:31 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Mark 12:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 12 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the second is like, namely this , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 12:31
Jesus adds the second commandment, quoting Leviticus 19:18, and declares it "like" (homoia, ὁμοία) the first—not equal in rank but similar in character and inseparably connected. Love for God necessarily produces love for others created in God's image (1 John 4:20-21). The command "love thy neighbour as thyself" (agapēseis ton plēsion sou hōs seauton, ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν) assumes legitimate self-love (proper self-care) and commands extending the same concern to others. "Neighbour" (plēsion, πλησίον) isn't limited to friends or fellow Israelites—Jesus expanded this definition i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:31
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“except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”
“'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'{Leviticus 19:18}”
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind;{Deuteronomy 6:5} and your neighbor as yourself.{Leviticus 19:18}”
“is not proud”
“you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.”
“in this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.{Leviticus 19:18}”
“that he who loves God should also love his brother.”
“let us love one another”
“Which ones? Jesus said”