Key Verse Spotlight
Mark 12:35 β Meaning and Application
King James Version
βAnd Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?β
Mark 12:35
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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} neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
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}.
And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he {then} his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
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