Mark 12:13

Mark 12:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
• New International Version (NIV)Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then they sent to Him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch Him in His words.

Context of Mark 12:13

11The Lord has done this, and it is amazing for us to see’?” 12They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowd. They knew that he had directed this illustration at them. So they left him alone and went away. The leaders sent some of the Pharisees and some of Herod’s followers to Jesus. They wanted to trap him into saying the wrong thing. 14When they came to him, they said, “Teacher, we know that you tell the truth. You don’t favor individuals because of who they are. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it right to pay taxes to the emperor or not? Should we pay taxes or not?” 15Jesus recognized their hypocrisy, so he asked them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a coin so that I can look at it.”

Mark 12:13 word by word

Καὶ ἀποστέλλουσιν πρὸς αὐτόν τινας τῶν Φαρισαίων καὶ τῶν Ἡρῳδιανῶν ἵνα αὐτὸν ἀγρεύσωσιν λόγῳ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• they sendἀποστέλλωapostellō · to sendG649
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• certainτιςtis · oneG5100
• of the Phariseesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of the PhariseesΦαρισαῖοςPharisaios · PhariseeG5330
• of the HerodiansἩρωδιανοίHērōdianoi · HerodianG2265
• toἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• catchἀγρεύωagreuō · to catchG64
• inλόγοςlogos · wordG3056

Cross-references for Mark 12:13

• Psalms 38:12Those who seek my life lay traps for me. Those who are out to harm me talk about ruining me. All day long they think of ways to deceive me.
• Psalms 56:5All day long my enemies twist my words. Their every thought is an evil plan against me.
• Psalms 140:5Arrogant people have laid a trap for me. They have spread out a net with ropes. They have set traps for me along the road. Selah
• Isaiah 29:21those who make people sin with words, those who lay traps for judges, those who, without any reason, deny justice to people who are in the right.
• Jeremiah 18:18Then they said, “Let’s plot against Jeremiah, because the teachings of the priests, the advice of wise people, and the word of the prophets won’t disappear. Accuse him! Pay no attention to anything he says.”
• Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went away and planned to trap Jesus into saying the wrong thing.
• Luke 11:54and watched him closely to trap him in something he might say.
• Luke 20:20So they watched for an opportunity to send out some spies. The spies were to act like sincere religious people. They wanted to catch him saying the wrong thing so that they could hand him over to the governor.
• Mark 3:6The Pharisees left, and with Herod’s followers they immediately plotted to kill Jesus.
• Mark 8:15Jesus warned them, “Be careful! Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod!”
• Matthew 16:6Jesus said to them, “Be careful! Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!”

Commentaries on Mark 12:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13And they send unto him - See this, and to Mark 12:17, largely explained on Matthew 22:15-22; (note).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13-17Verses 13-17 See the notes at Matthew 22:15-22.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-17Verses 13-17 The enemies of Christ would be thought desirous to know their duty, when really they hoped that which soever side he took of the question, they might find occasion to accuse him. Nothing is more likely to insnare the followers of Christ, than bringing them to meddle with disputes about worldly politics. Jesus avoided the snare, by referring to the submission they had already made as a nation; and all that heard him, marvelled at the great…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-17After they failed to question the authority of Jesus, his enemies tried to turn the people against him. From the beginning, it is clear that the Pharisees and the supporters of Herod (see 3:6) were not sincere. They were trying to trap Jesus so he would say something that could lead to his arrest. The question Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? was carefully planned. It put Jesus in a difficult situation where any answer seems wrong. If he said…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13See on Mt 21:33-46. The time of this section appears to be still the third day (Tuesday) of Christ's last week. Matthew introduces the subject by saying (Mt 22:15), "Then went the Pharisees and took counsel how they might entangle Him in His talk." 13. And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees--"their disciples," says Matthew (Mt 22:16); probably young and zealous scholars in that hardening school. and of the Herodians--(See on Mt 12:14). In Lu…Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 12:13

• Craftiness
• Herodians
• Hypocrisy
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution
• Satire

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Commentaries on Mark 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings