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Mark 12:36 - Mark 12:46


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36 This is the first commandment. And the second is like this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

37 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth; for there is one God, and there is none other but him.

38 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength; and to love his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

39 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.

40 And no man after that durst ask him, saying, Who art thou?

41 And Jesus spake and said, While he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

42 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

43 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son?

44 And the common people heard him gladly; but the high priest and the elders were offended at him.

45 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes which love to go in long clothing, and have salutations in the market places, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts;

46 Who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers; these shall receive greater damnation.

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