Mark 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 16

1 And rising up from there, He came into the borders of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And again crowds came together to Him, and as He usually did, He again was teaching them.

2 And coming near, the Pharisees asked Him if it is lawful for a man to dismiss a wife, testing Him.

3 But answering, He said to them, What did Moses command you?

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Chapter Summary

2 Christ disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce: 13 blesses the children: 46 and causes Bartimaus to see again.

Key Greek Words

ἀπολύω dismiss, divorce G630
βασιλεία kingdom (of God) G932
αἰώνιος eternal (life) G166
διάκονος servant G1249
λύτρον ransom G3083
παιδίον little child G3813

People & Context

Jesus

Teaches on divorce, blesses children, calls the rich man, foretells His death, and heals blind Bartimaeus.

The Pharisees

Approach Jesus testing Him with a question about whether it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife.

The Rich Young Ruler

Asks how to inherit eternal life; goes away grieving when told to sell his many possessions.

Peter

Speaks for the disciples, noting they have left all to follow Jesus.

James and John

Sons of Zebedee who ask to sit at Jesus' right and left in His glory.

Bartimaeus

Blind son of Timaeus begging by Jericho's road; cries to the Son of David and is healed by his faith.

Timeline

Teaching on Divorce

Pharisees test Jesus about divorce. He explains that Moses allowed it due to hardheartedness, but God's original creation makes a husband and wife one flesh, which man should not put apart.

Mark 10:1-12
Jesus Blesses Little Children

Jesus is highly indignant when His disciples rebuke those bringing children to Him. He welcomes the children and blesses them, declaring that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it like a child.

Mark 10:13-16
The Rich Young Ruler

A rich man kneels before Jesus, asking how to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell all he has, give to the poor, and follow Him. The man goes away grieving because of his many possessions.

Mark 10:17-22

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