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Mark 12:35 Cross-References
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Whose Son Is the Christ?
“And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?”
Mark 12:35 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 12:35
Jesus shifts from answering questions to asking one: How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? (Πῶς λέγουσιν οἱ γραμματεῖς ὅτι ὁ Χριστὸς υἱὸς Δαυίδ ἐστιν;) This isn't denying Messiah's Davidic lineage—both Matthew and Luke trace Jesus' genealogy through David, and Jesus accepts the title 'Son of David' (Mark 10:47-48). Rather, Jesus challenges incomplete messianic understanding. Scribal teaching emphasized Messiah as David's descendant, a human king who would restore Israel's throne. This expectation, rooted in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and Psalm 89, was politically charged—many anticipated ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:35
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“Why do they say that the Christ is David's son?,And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?,,,,,,,,”
“Jesus asked them a question”
“Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.,In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.,,,,,,,,”
“I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.,Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.,,,,,,,,”
“two blind men followed him”
“but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.”
“as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News”
“and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.”
“and as he was walking in the temple”
“{2 Samuel 7:12} and from Bethlehem”