Parallel Verses New International Version When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. King James Bible And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. Darby Bible Translation And Jesus, seeing that he had answered intelligently, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no one dared question him any more. World English Bible When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that. Young's Literal Translation And Jesus, having seen him that he answered with understanding, said to him, 'Thou art not far from the reign of God;' and no one any more durst question him. Mark 12:34 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThou art not far from the kingdom of God - This scribe appears to have been a prudent, sensible, and pious man; almost a Christian - so near the kingdom of God that he might have easily stepped in. It is very probable that he did at last believe in and confess Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Thou. Galatians 2:19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live to God. And no. Job 32:15,16 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking... Luke 20:40 And after that they dared not ask him any question at all. Library God's Last Arrow'Having yet therefore one son, his well-beloved, he sent him also last unto them.'--Mark xii. 6. Reference to Isaiah v. There are differences in detail here which need not trouble us. Isaiah's parable is a review of the theocratic history of Israel, and clearly the messengers are the prophets; here Christ speaks of Himself and His own mission to Israel, and goes on to tell of His death as already accomplished. I. The Son who follows and surpasses the servants. (a) Our Lord here places Himself in … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Marvels of Holy Scripture, --Moral and Physical. --Jael's Deed Defended. --Miracles vindicated. A Serious Persuasive to Such a Method of Spending Our Days as is Represented in the Former Chapter. The Cross as a Social Principle Cross References Matthew 12:15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. Matthew 22:46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Jump to Previous Dared Discreetly Durst Far Fear Forward Jesus Kingdom Perceiving Question Questioning Reign Scribe Time Understanding Venture Ventured Wise WiselyJump to Next Dared Discreetly Durst Far Fear Forward Jesus Kingdom Perceiving Question Questioning Reign Scribe Time Understanding Venture Ventured Wise WiselyLinks Mark 12:34 NIVMark 12:34 NLT Mark 12:34 ESV Mark 12:34 NASB Mark 12:34 KJV Mark 12:34 Bible Apps Mark 12:34 Biblia Paralela Mark 12:34 Chinese Bible Mark 12:34 French Bible Mark 12:34 German Bible Mark 12:34 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |