Mark
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
Mark 12:30
Mark 12:30 (KJV) speaks to love, obedience, and delighting in God — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
Matthew 22:37“That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”
Deuteronomy 30:20“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:8“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
1 Samuel 15:22
Common questions
What does Mark 12:30 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 12:30 reads: "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment." The verse speaks to love, obedience, and delighting in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 12:30 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment." is Mark 12:30 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 12:30?
Verses that sit beside Mark 12:30 include Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 30:20, and Luke 10:27. Reading them alongside Mark 12:30 deepens the theme of love.
How can I pray with Mark 12:30?
Read Mark 12:30 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.