Mark 12:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 12:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 12:24 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of Go..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 12:24 — KJV
“And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?”
— Mark 12:24 (KJV)
Mark 12:24 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 12:24
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:24: jesus, err, know
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:24: therefore, know, neither
“And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:24: therefore, because, know
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:24: therefore, because, know
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:24: because, know, neither
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