Mark 12:12

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 12

“And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.”Mark 12:12

What Does Mark 12:12 Mean?

Mark 12:12 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Mark 12:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 11:18“And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.”Jeremiah 12:6“For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.”Matthew 13:3“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;”Mark 11:32“But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.”Numbers 23:7“And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.”Matthew 22:22“When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.”Mark 12:7“But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our’s.”John 7:25“Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?”John 7:30“Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.”John 7:44“And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.”2 Samuel 12:7“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”1 Kings 20:38“So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.”1 Kings 21:17“And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,”1 Kings 21:20“And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.”Ezekiel 24:3“And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:”Micah 2:4“In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.”Zephaniah 2:5“Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.”Matthew 21:26“But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.”Matthew 21:45“And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.”Luke 19:47“And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,”

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