Mark 12:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 12:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 12:31 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 12:31 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Mark 12:31 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 12:31
“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.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:31: namely, shalt, love
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:31: second, like, shalt
“Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:31: shalt, love, neighbour
“And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second. selvedge: an edge of cloth so woven that it cannot unravel”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:31: second, like, shalt
“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.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:31: shalt, love, neighbour
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