Mark 12:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 12:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 12:37 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 12:37 — KJV
“David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.”
— Mark 12:37 (KJV)
Mark 12:37 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 12:37
“David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:37: david, therefore, calleth
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:37: david, himself, lord
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:37: david, lord, son
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:37: therefore, lord, son
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:37: lord, son, people
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