Explore the Bible Online

Mark 12:34

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 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].

Mark 12:34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 12:34

Theological / Devotional

Discreetly. Gr. nounechōs, “with understanding,” that is, “sensibly.”

From the kingdom. The scribe discerned truth (see v. 33) and honestly acknowledged it to be truth (see v. 32). He was on the threshold of the kingdom. Compare Jesus’ reaction to the rich young ruler (see Mark 10:20, 21; see on Matt. 19:20, 21).

By SdaBc