Mark 12:36
“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.”
Mark 12:36 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For David himself saith by the Holy Ghost: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
- DARBYDarby
- for David himself said speaking in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put thine enemies as footstool of thy feet.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my lord, Sit thou on My right hand, till I place thine enemies ; thy footstool;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- David himself, speaking by the Spirit, declared: 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.'
Context: Mark 12
34And 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.
35And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
36For 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.
37David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
38And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
About Mark 12: Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the resurrection.
Commentary
Mark 12 is a chapter that focuses on Jesus' teachings and interactions with the religious leaders of the day. In this chapter, Jesus is asked a series of questions by the religious leaders in an attempt to trap him. Jesus responds to each question with wisdom and insight, often turning the question back on the questioner. He speaks of the importance of loving God and loving one's neighbor, and of the importance of paying taxes to Caesar. He also speaks of the resurrection of the dead, and of the greatest commandment.