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Mark 12:11

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 12:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?
Mark 12:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And they took him, and killed him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard.
9What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.
10Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
11This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?
12And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him, and went away.
13And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.
14And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.] That is, the exaltation of the Messiah, after he had been so ill treated, and at last put to death by the Jews. These words are a continuation of the passage cited out of (<19B822>Psalm 118:22,23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-46. See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-46. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Num 23:23; Hab 1:5; Act 2:12, Act 2:32-36, Act 3:12-16, Act 13:40, Act 13:41; Eph 3:8-11; Col 1:27; Ti1 3:16 Mark 12:12”
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