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Mark 12:33

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Mark 12:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 12:33

Theological / Devotional

Burnt offerings. Compare 1 Sam. 15:22. This voluntary admission on the part of the scribe makes evident his insight into the relative importance and the significance of the Temple ritual.

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