Mark 10

Marriage and Divorce

1 Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again.2 The Pharisees came and asked Him, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? testing Him.3 And He answered and said to them, What did Moses command you?4 They said, Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to dismiss her. 5 And Jesus answered and said to them, Because of the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. 6 But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.10 In the house His disciples also asked Him again about the same matter. 11 So He said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. 12 And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.

Children and the Kingdom

13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

Rich Young Ruler

17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?18 So Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.19 You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and your mother.20 And he answered and said to Him, Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Difficulty of Riches

23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.26 And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?27 But Jesus looked at them and said, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.

Eternal Reward

28 Then Peter began to say to Him, See, we have left all and followed You.29 So Jesus answered and said, Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospels, 30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this timehouses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutionsand in the age to come, eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.

Coming Crucifixion

32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him:33 Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit on Him, and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.

Whoever Desires to Become Great

35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.36 And He said to them, What do you want Me to do for you?37 They said to Him, Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.38 But Jesus said to them, You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?39 They said to Him, We are able.40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.

Blind Bartimaeus is Healed

46 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging.47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!49 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.51 So Jesus answered and said to him, What do you want Me to do for you? The blind man said to Him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.52 Then Jesus said to him, Go your way; your faith has made you well. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.

Mark 11

The Triumphal Entry

1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples;2 and He said to them, Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it. 3 And if anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? say, The Lord has need of it, and immediately he will send it here.4 So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it.5 But some of those who stood there said to them, What are you doing, loosing the colt?6 And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go.7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it.8 And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road.9 Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord !10 Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and into the temple. So when He had looked around at all things, as the hour was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve.

A Fig Tree is Cursed

12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry.13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.14 In response Jesus said to it, Let no one eat fruit from you ever again. And His disciples heard it.

The Temple is Cleansed

15 So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.16 And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple.17 Then He taught, saying to them, Is it not written, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations ? But you have made it a den of thieves.18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His teaching.19 When evening had come, He went out of the city.

Power of Faith

20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.22 So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Necessity of Forgiveness

25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Question of Authority

27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him.28 And they said to Him, By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these things?29 But Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one question; then answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things: 30 The baptism of Johnwas it from heaven or from men? Answer Me.31 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, He will say, Why then did you not believe him?32 But if we say, From men they feared the people, for all counted John to have been a prophet indeed.33 So they answered and said to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus answered and said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 12

Parable of the Vineyard Owner

1 Then He began to speak to them in parables: A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that he might receive some of the fruit of the vineyard from the vinedressers. 3 And they took him and beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 4 Again he sent them another servant, and at him they threw stones, wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully treated. 5 And again he sent another, and him they killed; and many others, beating some and killing some. 6 Therefore still having one son, his beloved, he also sent him to them last, saying, They will respect my son. 7 But those vinedressers said among themselves, This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours. 8 So they took him and killed him and cast him out of the vineyard.9 Therefore what will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the vinedressers, and give the vineyard to others. 10 Have you not even read this Scripture: The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.11  This was the Lords doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes?12 And they sought to lay hands on Him, but feared the multitude, for they knew He had spoken the parable against them. So they left Him and went away.

Question of Taxes

13 Then they sent to Him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch Him in His words.14 When they had come, they said to Him, Teacher, we know that You are true, and care about no one; for You do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?15 Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?16 So they brought it. And He said to them, Whose image and inscription is this? They said to Him, Caesars.17 And Jesus answered and said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods. And they marveled at Him.

Question of the Resurrection

18 Then some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him; and they asked Him, saying:19 Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a mans brother dies, and leaves his wife behind, and leaves no children, his brother should take his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.20 Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife; and dying, he left no offspring.21 And the second took her, and he died; nor did he leave any offspring. And the third likewise.22 So the seven had her and left no offspring. Last of all the woman died also.23 Therefore, in the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be? For all seven had her as wife.24 Jesus answered and said to them, Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures nor the power of God? 25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. 26 But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob ? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly mistaken.

Question of the Greatest Commandment

28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, Which is the first commandment of all?29 Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.32 So the scribe said to Him, Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He.33 And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love ones neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.34 Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. But after that no one dared question Him.

Jesus Questions the Leaders

35 Then Jesus answered and said, while He taught in the temple, How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David? 36 For David himself said by the Holy Spirit: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.37 Therefore David himself calls Him Lord; how is He then his Son? And the common people heard Him gladly.

Jesus Condemns the Leaders

38 Then He said to them in His teaching, Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 40 who devour widows houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans.43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury; 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.