Mark
“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
Mark 12:31 (KJV) speaks to love for others, kindness, and obedience — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Common questions
What does Mark 12:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 12:31 reads: "And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." The verse speaks to love for others, kindness, and obedience. 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 12:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these." is Mark 12:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 12:31?
Verses that sit beside Mark 12:31 include Matthew 22:39, Matthew 7:12, and Romans 13:10. Reading them alongside Mark 12:31 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Mark 12:31?
Read Mark 12:31 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.