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And no one dared to question Him any longer. <a href="/kjv/mark/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” But after that no one dared question Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And then, no one dared any longer to question Him. <a href="/nasb/mark/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, &#8220You are not far from the kingdom of God.&#8221 After that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions. <a href="/nasb77/mark/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions. <a href="/lsb/mark/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when Jesus saw that he had answered thoughtfully, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions. <a href="/amp/mark/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions. <a href="/csb/mark/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question him any longer. <a href="/hcsb/mark/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he answered intelligently, He said to him, &#8220You are not far from the kingdom of God.&#8221 And no one dared to question Him any longer. <a href="/asv/mark/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/mark/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus saw that the man had given a sensible answer, he told him, "You are not far from God's kingdom." After this, no one dared ask Jesus any more questions. <a href="/erv/mark/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/mark/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus heard how wisely the man answered, he told the man, "You're not too far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one dared to ask him another question. <a href="/gnt/mark/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus noticed how wise his answer was, and so he told him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." After this nobody dared to ask Jesus any more questions. <a href="/isv/mark/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw how wisely the man answered, he told him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one dared to ask him another question. <a href="/msb/mark/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/mark/12.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he had answered thoughtfully, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." Then no one dared any longer to question him. <a href="/nheb/mark/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that. <a href="/wbt/mark/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Perceiving that the Scribe had answered wisely Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one from that time forward ventured to put any question to Him. <a href="/web/mark/12.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus, having seen him that he answered with understanding, said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God”; and no one dared question Him anymore. <a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus, having seen him that he answered wisely, said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And no one dared to question Him any longer. <a href="/ylt/mark/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/mark/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having seen him that he answered understandingly, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And none dared to ask him any more.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus seeing that he had answered wisely, said to him: Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. <a href="/cpdv/mark/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/mark/12.htm">New American Bible</a> And when Jesus saw that [he] answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus saw that he replied wisely, he answered and said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no man dared again to question him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua, seeing that he had answered wisely, answered and said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no man again dared to question him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus perceiving that he answered with understanding, said to him: You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no one, after that, ventured to ask him a question.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus seeing that he answered intelligently, said to him, <FR>Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.<Fr> And no one dared to ask Him any more, <a href="/haweis/mark/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus perceiving that he had answered as a man of intelligence, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man thenceforth presumed to question him.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God, and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question. <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Perceiving that the Scribe had answered wisely Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one from that time forward ventured to put any question to Him. <a href="/worrell/mark/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, seeing that he answered discreetly, said to him, <FR>"You are not far from the Kingdom of God."<Fr> And no one any more dared to question Him. <a href="/worsley/mark/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus seeing that he answered discreetly, said to him, <FR>Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.<Fr> And no one dared any more to put questions to Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/12-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4180" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">The Greatest Commandment</a> …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, which is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">the man had answered</a> <a href="/greek/3562.htm" title="3562: nounechōs (Adv) -- Adverb from a comparative of the accusative case of nous and echo; in a mind-having way, i.e. Prudently.">wisely,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“You are</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3112.htm" title="3112: makran (Adj-AFS) -- At a distance, far away, remote, alien. Feminine accusative case singular of makros; at a distance.">far</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/5111.htm" title="5111: etolma (V-IIA-3S) -- To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.">dared</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: eperōtēsai (V-ANA) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">to question</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.">any further.</a> 35While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Matthew 22:34-40</a> And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. / One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: / “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” ... <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-28</a> One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” / He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ... <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Romans 13:8-10</a> Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1-3</a> Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. / The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. / But the one who loves God is known by God. <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a> The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a> If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a> Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. / And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-8</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">1 John 4:16-21</a> And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. / In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him. / There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. ... <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-20</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ... <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a> Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” <a href="/john/15-12.htm">John 15:12-14</a> This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. / Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">1 Timothy 1:5</a> The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that dared ask him any question.Thou.<a href="/matthew/12-20.htm">Matthew 12:20</a> A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.<a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a> Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.<a href="/romans/7-9.htm">Romans 7:9</a> For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.And no.<a href="/job/32-15.htm">Job 32:15,16</a> They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking… <a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a> And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.<a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40</a> And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Discreetly</a> <a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/mark/12-33.htm">Far</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/12-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/mark/12-32.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/mark/12-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/12-33.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Venture</a> <a href="/genesis/18-31.htm">Ventured</a> <a href="/mark/10-15.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Discreetly</a> <a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Far</a> <a href="/mark/13-36.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Venture</a> <a href="/luke/20-40.htm">Ventured</a> <a href="/mark/13-31.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 12</div>1. <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Jesus tells the parable of the tenants</a> 13. <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/12-18.htm">convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy;</a> 41. <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely In this context, Jesus is responding to a scribe who has asked Him about the greatest commandment. The scribe's answer reflects a deep understanding of the law, emphasizing love for God and neighbor. This wisdom aligns with the teachings of the Old Testament, particularly <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> and <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>. The scribe's insight shows a heart attuned to the core of God's commandments, which Jesus acknowledges.He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus' statement indicates that the scribe is close to understanding the true nature of God's kingdom, which is not merely about legalistic adherence to the law but about a heart transformed by love. The kingdom of God is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. The scribe's proximity to the kingdom suggests that intellectual understanding must be coupled with faith and repentance to fully enter.And no one dared to question Him any further. This phrase highlights the authority and wisdom of Jesus. Throughout the Gospels, religious leaders often challenge Jesus, attempting to trap Him with difficult questions. However, His profound answers consistently reveal His divine insight and authority, leaving His challengers unable to refute Him. This moment underscores Jesus' role as the ultimate teacher and the embodiment of truth, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>, which speak of the Messiah's wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who acknowledges the scribe's wise answer and provides a profound insight into the proximity to the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_scribe.htm">The Scribe</a> A Jewish legal expert who engages Jesus in a discussion about the greatest commandment. His understanding and response earn him a commendation from Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the realm of salvation and righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The setting for this interaction, where Jesus is teaching and being questioned by various religious leaders. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The broader audience witnessing the exchange between Jesus and the scribe, who are left in awe and silence by Jesus' wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_understanding.htm">Wisdom in Understanding</a> The scribe's wise answer shows the importance of understanding God's commandments deeply. We should seek wisdom in our study of Scripture to draw closer to God. <a href="/topical/p/proximity_to_the_kingdom.htm">Proximity to the Kingdom</a> Being "not far from the kingdom of God" suggests that intellectual understanding must be coupled with a heart transformation. We should strive for both knowledge and a heart aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_love.htm">The Role of Love</a> Love for God and neighbor is foundational to Christian living. Our actions and decisions should be motivated by love, reflecting the greatest commandments. <a href="/topical/s/silence_and_awe.htm">Silence and Awe</a> The crowd's reaction to Jesus' wisdom reminds us of the power of truth. We should approach God's Word with reverence and a willingness to be transformed by its truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_romans_6_14_say_on_sin's_rule.htm">How close are you to the Kingdom of God?</a> <a href="/q/how_near_are_you_to_god's_kingdom.htm">How close are you to the Kingdom of God?</a> <a href="/q/mark_9_1__how_reconcile_with_history.htm">Mark 9:1 - How can Jesus' statement that some listeners would not die before seeing God's kingdom be reconciled with modern understanding of events?</a> <a href="/q/mark_12_25__are_earthly_ties_less_vital.htm">Mark 12:25: If people 'neither marry nor are given in marriage' in the resurrection, what does that mean for the importance of earthly relationships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.--The words are significant as showing the unity of our Lord's teaching. Now, as when He spoke the Sermon on the Mount, the righteousness which fulfils the law is the condition of the entrance into the kingdom of God (<a href="/context/matthew/5-19.htm" title="Whoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 5:19-20</a>). Even the recognition of that righteousness as consisting in the fulfilment of the two commandments that were exceeding broad, brought a man as to the very threshold of the Kingdom. It is instructive to compare our Lord's different method of dealing, in <a href="/context/luke/10-25.htm" title="And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?">Luke 10:25-37</a>, with one who had the same theoretical knowledge, but who obviously, consciously or unconsciously, minimised the force of the commandments by his narrowing definitions.And no man after that durst ask him.--St. Mark states the fact before, St. Matthew after, the narrative that now follows.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly (νουνεχῶς), he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. It would appear from this answer that our Lord regarded him as one who approached him with the sincere desire to know the truth, and so he encouraged him. This shows how powerful an influence our Lord's teaching had already exercised amongst all classes of the Jews. This scribe, notwithstanding the prejudices of his class, had reached the border-land of the kingdom. He had learnt that the true way to the kingdom was by the love of God and of our neighbor. He was not far from the kingdom - not far from "the Church militant here on earth," by which is the way to the Church triumphant in heaven. He was not far from the kingdom, but still he wanted that which in the true pathway to the kingdom - faith in Christ as the Savior of the world. And no man after that durst ask him any question. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a>) places these words after the next occurrence. But there is no inconsistency in the two narratives, because in this next incident our Lord puts the question to them; and this silenced both their questioning and their answering. All felt that there was such a vast reach of wisdom and knowledge in all that he said, that it was in vain to contend with him. <a href="/commentaries/mark/12-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [the man] had answered ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. wisely, νουνεχῶς (nounechōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3562.htm">Strong's 3562: </a> Adverb from a comparative of the accusative case of nous and echo; in a mind-having way, i.e. Prudently. He said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “You are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not Οὐ (Ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. far μακρὰν (makran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3112.htm">Strong's 3112: </a> At a distance, far away, remote, alien. Feminine accusative case singular of makros; at a distance. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. dared ἐτόλμα (etolma) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5111.htm">Strong's 5111: </a> To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. to question ἐπερωτῆσαι (eperōtēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [any] further. οὐκέτι (ouketi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3765.htm">Strong's 3765: </a> No longer, no more. 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