Mark 10
Teaching About Divorce
1 And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. Parallel theme: Mark 4:2, 6:34, Jeremiah 32:33, Matthew 4:23, John 10:40, 11:7
2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. Resurrection: Matthew 23:13. Parallel theme: John 8:6
3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. References Moses: Matthew 19:7. Parallel theme: Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:1, Matthew 1:19
5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 9:26, Matthew 19:8, Acts 7:51
6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. Creation: Genesis 1:1, 1:27, 5:2, 2 Peter 3:4
7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; Parallel theme: Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31
8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 5:28
9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. Parallel theme: Mark 9:33
11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. Parallel theme: Matthew 19:9, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:3, 1 Corinthians 7:4, Hebrews 13:4
12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 7:11
Jesus Blesses the Children
13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References Jesus: 2 Timothy 3:15. Kingdom: Matthew 18:4, 19:14. References God: Acts 2:39, 3:25, Revelation 14:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:4, Isaiah 65:23, Matthew 18:10, 1 Peter 2:2 +5
15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. Kingdom: Matthew 18:3, Luke 18:17
16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
The Rich Young Man
17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Eternal Life: Luke 10:25, Romans 2:7. Parallel theme: Daniel 6:10, Matthew 17:14, 25:34, Acts 2:37, 9:6, 16:30, 20:32 +4
18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. Word: Luke 18:20, Romans 13:9, James 2:11
20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. References Jesus: Matthew 19:21. Love: 2 Corinthians 12:15, Revelation 2:4. Cross: Matthew 16:24. Parallel theme: Luke 12:33, Acts 2:45, Hebrews 10:34, James 2:10, Revelation 2:14, 2:20 +5
22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.!
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! Faith: Psalms 52:7, Proverbs 11:28, 1 Timothy 6:17. Parallel theme: Luke 16:14, Revelation 3:17
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history. of God. Kingdom: Luke 18:25. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 13:23, Matthew 23:24
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Salvation: Acts 16:31. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 11:23
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. References Jesus: Matthew 19:26. References God: Jeremiah 32:17, 32:27, Luke 1:37, 18:27, Hebrews 11:19. Kingdom: 2 Kings 7:2, Philippians 3:21. Parallel theme: Job 42:2, Zechariah 8:6 +5
28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). life. Eternal Life: Luke 18:30. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 25:9, Proverbs 16:16, Malachi 3:10, Acts 16:25, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:8, James 1:12, 5:11, Revelation 3:18 +5
31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Jesus Foretells His Death a Third Time
32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:
34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
The Request of James and John
35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. References John: Mark 5:37, 14:33. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 2:16, 2:20
36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? Parallel theme: Mark 10:51, John 15:7
37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. Parallel theme: Matthew 20:23, 25:34, John 17:2, 17:24, Hebrews 11:16
41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. References Lord: Luke 22:25, 1 Peter 5:3
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: Parallel theme: Mark 9:35, Luke 9:48, 14:11, 18:14, John 18:36, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:13 +2
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus
46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. References Jesus: Luke 18:40. Parallel theme: Psalms 86:15, John 11:28
50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. Faith: Mark 5:34, Matthew 9:22, 15:28, Luke 7:50, Acts 26:18. Creation: Mark 8:25. Parallel theme: Mark 1:31, Matthew 12:22, 21:14, John 9:32 +5