Mark 12:34 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³⁴ When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁴ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁴ And when Jesus saw that he answered intelligently (discreetly and having his wits about him), He said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And after that no one ventured or dared to ask Him any further question.

American Standard Version (1901)

³⁴ 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.

Common English Bible

³⁴ When Jesus saw that he had answered with wisdom, he said to him, “You aren’t far from God’s kingdom.” After that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁴ And Jesus, seeing that he had responded wisely, said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And after that, no one dared to question him.

Mark 12:34 Cross References

Colossians 4:6

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

Luke 20:40

For they no longer dared to ask him another question.

Matthew 22:46

No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

Galatians 2:19

For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ,

Romans 7:9

I was once alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived

Matthew 12:20

He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings justice to victory.

Matthew 12:15

When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Many followed him, and he cured all of them,