Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too. New Living Translation This continued with all seven of them, and still there were no children. Last of all, the woman also died. English Standard Version And the seven left no offspring. Last of all the woman also died. Berean Standard Bible In this way, none of the seven left any children. And last of all, the woman died. Berean Literal Bible And the seven left no seed. Last of all, the woman also died. King James Bible And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. New King James Version So the seven had her and left no offspring. Last of all the woman died also. New American Standard Bible and so the seven together left no children. Last of all the woman also died. NASB 1995 and so all seven left no children. Last of all the woman died also. NASB 1977 and so all seven left no offspring. Last of all the woman died also. Legacy Standard Bible and so all seven left no seed. Last of all the woman died also. Amplified Bible and so all seven [married her and died, and] left no children. Last of all the woman died also. Christian Standard Bible None of the seven left offspring. Last of all, the woman died too. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the seven left no offspring. Last of all, the woman died too. American Standard Version and the seven left no seed. Last of all the woman also died. Contemporary English Version and finally to all seven brothers. At last the woman died. English Revised Version and the seven left no seed. Last of all the woman also died. GOD'S WORD® Translation None of the seven brothers had any children. Last of all, the woman died. Good News Translation and then to the rest: all seven brothers married the woman and died without having children. Last of all, the woman died. International Standard Version None of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died, too. NET Bible None of the seven had children. Finally, the woman died too. New Heart English Bible and the seven left no children. Last of all the woman also died. Webster's Bible Translation And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. Weymouth New Testament And so did the rest of the seven, all dying childless. Finally the woman also died. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn this way, none of the seven who had her left any children. And last of all, the woman died. World English Bible and the seven took her and left no children. Last of all the woman also died. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the seven took her, and left no seed, last of all the woman also died; Berean Literal Bible And the seven left no seed. Last of all, the woman also died. Young's Literal Translation and the seven took her, and left no seed, last of all died also the woman; Smith's Literal Translation And the seven took her, and left no seed: and the woman died last of all. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the seven all took her in like manner; and did not leave issue. Last of all the woman also died. Catholic Public Domain Version And in like manner, each of the seven received her and did not leave behind offspring. Last of all, the woman also died. New American Bible And the seven left no descendants. Last of all the woman also died. New Revised Standard Version none of the seven left children. Last of all the woman herself died. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo all seven of them married her, and left no offspring. And after them all the woman also died. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And the seven of them took her and they left no seed after any of them, and the woman died also.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the seven took her, and left no child. Last of all, the woman also died. Godbey New Testament And the seven received her and left no seed. Last of all the woman also died. Haweis New Testament And the seven had her, and left no issue. Last of all died also the wife. Mace New Testament so that all the seven married her, but left no children, last of all she died. Weymouth New Testament And so did the rest of the seven, all dying childless. Finally the woman also died. Worrell New Testament And the seven left no seed. Last of all the woman also died. Worsley New Testament And all the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all died the woman also. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sadducees and the Resurrection…21Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. 22In this way, none of the seven left any children. And last of all, the woman died. 23In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”… Cross References Matthew 22:28 In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be of the seven? For all of them were married to her.” Luke 20:32 And last of all, the woman died. Deuteronomy 25:5-6 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. Genesis 38:8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” Ruth 4:5-10 Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ... Numbers 27:8-11 Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ... 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. 1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. Matthew 22:23-33 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him. / “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. ... Luke 20:27-40 Then some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to question Him. / “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. ... Acts 23:8 For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Exodus 3:15-16 God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. / Go, assemble the elders of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—has appeared to me and said: I have surely attended to you and have seen what has been done to you in Egypt. Treasury of Scripture And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. Jump to Previous Childless Children Death Died Dying Fact Finally Herself Last Rest Seed SevenJump to Next Childless Children Death Died Dying Fact Finally Herself Last Rest Seed SevenMark 12 1. Jesus tells the parable of the tenants13. He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar; 18. convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection; 28. resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment; 35. refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ; 38. bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy; 41. and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all. In this way, none of the seven left any children. This phrase is part of a hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees to Jesus, which is rooted in the practice of levirate marriage as described in Deuteronomy 25:5-10. This law was intended to preserve a family line and inheritance within Israel. The Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, used this scenario to challenge Jesus on the concept of life after death. The fact that none of the brothers left children emphasizes the futility of their earthly efforts and sets the stage for Jesus to teach about the eternal nature of the resurrection. This also highlights the cultural importance of lineage and inheritance in Jewish society, where having descendants was seen as a blessing and a means of continuing one's name and legacy. And last of all, the woman died. Persons / Places / Events 1. The SadduceesA Jewish sect known for their denial of the resurrection, who posed the question to Jesus to challenge Him. 2. The Seven Brothers A hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees, where each brother marries the same woman in succession after the previous one dies. 3. The Woman Central to the Sadducees' question, she marries each brother and eventually dies without bearing children. 4. Jesus The teacher and central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is being questioned by the Sadducees. 5. Jerusalem The setting of this encounter, where Jesus is teaching in the temple courts. Teaching Points Understanding the ResurrectionThe Sadducees' question reveals their misunderstanding of the resurrection. Jesus' response (in the following verses) clarifies that earthly relationships do not define heavenly realities. The Importance of Scripture Jesus often points back to Scripture to correct misunderstandings. We should also rely on Scripture to guide our beliefs and correct errors. Faith Beyond Logic The Sadducees' question is rooted in human logic. Faith sometimes requires us to trust in God's promises beyond our understanding. Eternal Perspective This passage encourages believers to focus on eternal truths rather than getting caught up in earthly concerns. God's Power and Wisdom Jesus' response highlights God's power to transcend human limitations and His wisdom in orchestrating life beyond our comprehension. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 12What are the different types of demons? How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? Mark 12:18-27: How is the scenario of a woman marrying seven brothers historically plausible, and what does it imply about any scientific or cultural foundation for resurrection? Did Jesus pray to The Father to prevent the crucifixion? Yes. (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42) No. (John 12:27) Parallel Commentaries ... Greek In this way,καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. none οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. of the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seven ἑπτὰ (hepta) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven. left ἀφῆκαν (aphēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. [any] children. σπέρμα (sperma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4690: From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. last ἔσχατον (eschaton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. of all, πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. woman γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. died. ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. Links Mark 12:22 NIVMark 12:22 NLT Mark 12:22 ESV Mark 12:22 NASB Mark 12:22 KJV Mark 12:22 BibleApps.com Mark 12:22 Biblia Paralela Mark 12:22 Chinese Bible Mark 12:22 French Bible Mark 12:22 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 12:22 And the seven took her and left (Mar Mk Mr) |
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