Mark 12:31

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 12

“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”Mark 12:31

What Does Mark 12:31 Mean?

Mark 12:31 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 31 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Love.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to Mark 12:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 22:39“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Romans 13:8“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”Romans 13:9“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Luke 10:27“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Matthew 7:12“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”Galatians 5:14“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”1 John 4:7“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”Matthew 19:18“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”James 2:8“If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:”Luke 10:36“Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?”Leviticus 19:13“Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.”1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”Matthew 5:43“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”

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