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Mark 9:47 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 9:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: offend: or, cause thee to offend”
Mark 9:47 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 9:47
Jesus warned about eyes: 'if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire' (ἐὰν ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου σκανδαλίζῃ σε, ἔκβαλε αὐτόν· καλόν σέ ἐστιν μονόφθαλμον εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ ἢ δύο ὀφθαλμοὺς ἔχοντα βληθῆναι εἰς τὴν γέενναν τοῦ πυρός). Eyes represent what we see, desire, covet—the lust of the eyes (1 John 2:16). Jesus taught that lustful looking is adultery (Matthew 5:28). If visual media, internet, or physical locations trigger lust, eliminate them. Better to navigate life p...
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Cross-References for Mark 9:47
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“pluck it out”
“that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause{NU omits without a cause.} shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother”
“cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed”
“what things were gain to me”
“But I say unto you”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”
“if possible”
“and that it was a delight to the eyes”