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Mark 12:10–13

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And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
And 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.
¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
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From verse 10

  1. Psalms 118:22–23Rank 1 from verse 10
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    22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

    23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

  2. 1 Peter 2:7–8Rank 2 from verse 10
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    7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

    8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

  3. Isaiah 28:16Rank 3 from verse 10
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    16¶ Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

  4. Luke 20:17–18Rank 4 from verse 10
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    17And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

    18Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

  5. Acts 4:11–12Rank 5 from verse 10
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    11This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

    12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

From verse 11

  1. Psalms 118:23Rank 1 from verse 11
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    23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

  2. Acts 2:32–36Rank 2 from verse 11
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    32This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

    33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

    34For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

    35Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

    36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

  3. Acts 3:12–16Rank 3 from verse 11
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    12¶ And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

    13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

    14But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

    15And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

    16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

  4. Habakkuk 1:5Rank 4 from verse 11
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    5¶ Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.

  5. 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 5 from verse 11
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    16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

From verse 12

  1. Mark 11:18Rank 1 from verse 12
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    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.

  2. John 7:25Rank 2 from verse 12
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    25Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?

  3. John 7:30Rank 3 from verse 12
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    30Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

  4. John 7:44Rank 4 from verse 12
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    44And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

  5. Mark 11:32Rank 5 from verse 12
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    32But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

From verse 13

  1. Luke 11:54Rank 1 from verse 13
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    54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

  2. Luke 20:20–26Rank 2 from verse 13
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    20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

    21And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

    22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?

    23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

    24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s.

    25And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

    26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

  3. Mark 3:6Rank 3 from verse 13
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    6And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

  4. Mark 8:15Rank 4 from verse 13
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    15And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

  5. Isaiah 29:21Rank 5 from verse 13
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    21That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Mark 12:10

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

read

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To perceive and understand written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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scripture

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The sacred writing or writings given by inspiration of God, whether taken collectively or as a particular passage.

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

COMBINED MEANING

stone

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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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head

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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 12:11

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 12:12

COMBINED MEANING

lay

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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hold

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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

people

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

COMBINED MEANING

knew

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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

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

COMBINED MEANING

spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

parable

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A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

left

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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 12:13

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

catch

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To seize, capture, take hold of, or ensnare; to fasten upon words or speech; or, of fire, to take or communicate flame.

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

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

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12:1AND he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

12:2And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

12:3And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

12:4And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

12:5And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

12:6Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

12:7But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

12:8And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

12:9What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.

12:10And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:

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12:11This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

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12:12And 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.

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12:13¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

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12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?

12:15Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

12:16And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar’s.

12:17And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

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