Mark 12:34 “When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not…”

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

World English Bible

When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.” No one dared ask him any question after that.

American Standard Version

And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then when Iesus saw that he answered discreetely, he saide vnto him, Thou art not farre from the kingdome of God. And no man after that durst aske him any question.

Darby Translation

And Jesus, seeing that he had answered intelligently, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no one dared question him any more.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus, having seen him that he answered with understanding, said to him, 'Thou art not far from the reign of God;' and no one any more durst question him.

Bible in Basic English

And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.

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Cross references

“Thou”

Matthew 12:20 Romans 7:9 Galatians 2:19 Romans 3:20

Matthew 12:20 · BSB

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

Romans 7:9 · BSB

Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.

Galatians 2:19 · BSB

For through the law I died to the law so that I might live to God.

Romans 3:20 · BSB

Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

“And no”

Colossians 4:6 Luke 20:40 Matthew 22:46 Titus 1:9–11 Job 32:15 Job 32:16

Colossians 4:6 · BSB

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Luke 20:40 · BSB

And they did not dare to question Him any further.

Matthew 22:46 · BSB

No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.

Titus 1:9–11 · BSB

He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

Job 32:15 · BSB

Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

Job 32:16 · BSB

Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

33and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

35While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?

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