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Mark 11:18–20

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And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
And when even was come, he went out of the city.
¶ And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
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From verse 18

  1. Matthew 7:28Rank 1 from verse 18
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    28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

  2. Mark 12:12Rank 2 from verse 18
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    12And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.

  3. 1 Kings 18:17–18Rank 3 from verse 18
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    17¶ And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?

    18And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father’s house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim.

  4. 1 Kings 21:20Rank 4 from verse 18
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    20And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord.

  5. 1 Kings 22:18Rank 5 from verse 18
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    18And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?

From verse 19

  1. Luke 21:37Rank 1 from verse 19
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    37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

  2. Mark 11:11Rank 2 from verse 19
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    11And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

  3. John 12:36Rank 3 from verse 19
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    36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

From verse 20

  1. Matthew 15:13Rank 1 from verse 20
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    13But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

  2. John 15:6Rank 2 from verse 20
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    6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

  3. Mark 11:14Rank 3 from verse 20
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    14And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.

  4. Matthew 13:6Rank 4 from verse 20
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    6And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

  5. Matthew 21:19–22Rank 5 from verse 20
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    19And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

    20And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

    21Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

    22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

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Mark 11:18

COMBINED MEANING

chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

doctrine

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That which is taught; teaching or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 11:19

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Mark 11:20

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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morning

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Sense 1: The beginning or early part of the day, including hours before daylight. Sense 2: The dawn or a beginning compared with dawn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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passed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

dried

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of dry, meaning to become or make free from moisture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

roots

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Sense 1: The underground parts by which plants are fixed and nourished. Sense 2: Figuratively, origins, causes, or established bases.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Suggested context · Mark 11:15–26

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11:15¶ And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

11:16And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.

11:17And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

11:18And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

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11:19And when even was come, he went out of the city.

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11:20¶ And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.

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11:21And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

11:22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

11:23For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

11:24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

11:25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

11:26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

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