Popular Bible Verses from MRK 12

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Jesus answered, "The foremost commandment is: 'Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. Love the Lord your God with your complete heart, your entire soul, your full mind, and your total strength.' The second commandment is: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' No other commandments surpass these in importance."

Jesus summoned His disciples and declared, "I tell you truthfully: this impoverished widow has contributed more than all the other donors combined. They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her poverty—she donated everything she possessed, her entire livelihood."

Jesus seated Himself opposite the temple treasury, observing how people deposited their offerings. Numerous wealthy individuals contributed substantial amounts. Then a destitute widow approached and deposited two tiny copper coins—collectively worth less than a penny.

To love God completely—with one's whole heart, understanding, and strength—and to love one's neighbour as oneself far exceeds the value of all burnt offerings and ritual sacrifices."

Jesus declared to them, "Then render to Caesar what rightfully belongs to Caesar, and render to God what rightfully belongs to God."