Mark 12:32
New International Version
“Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him.

New Living Translation
The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other.

English Standard Version
And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him.

Berean Standard Bible
“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And the scribe said to Him, "Right, Teacher. You have spoken according to truth that He is One, and there is not another besides Him,

King James Bible
And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

New King James Version
So the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He.

New American Standard Bible
And the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher; You have truly stated that HE IS ONE, AND THERE IS NO OTHER BESIDES HIM;

NASB 1995
The scribe said to Him, “Right, Teacher; You have truly stated that HE IS ONE, AND THERE IS NO ONE ELSE BESIDES HIM;

NASB 1977
And the scribe said to Him, “Right, Teacher, You have truly stated that HE IS ONE; AND THERE IS NO ONE ELSE BESIDES HIM;

Legacy Standard Bible
And the scribe said to Him, “Right, Teacher; You have truly stated that HE IS ONE, AND THERE IS NO ONE ELSE BESIDES HIM;

Amplified Bible
The scribe said to Him, “Admirably answered, Teacher; You truthfully stated that HE IS ONE, AND THERE IS NO OTHER BUT HIM;

Christian Standard Bible
Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, teacher. You have correctly said that he is one, and there is no one else except him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the scribe said to Him, “You are right, Teacher! You have correctly said that He is One, and there is no one else except Him.

American Standard Version
And the scribe said unto him, Of a truth, Teacher, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he:

Contemporary English Version
The man replied, "Teacher, you are certainly right to say there is only one God.

English Revised Version
And the scribe said unto him, Of a truth, Master, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The scribe said to Jesus, "Teacher, that was well said! You've told the truth that there is only one God and no other besides him!

Good News Translation
The teacher of the Law said to Jesus, "Well done, Teacher! It is true, as you say, that only the Lord is God and that there is no other god but he.

International Standard Version
Then the scribe told him, "Well said, Teacher! You have told the truth that 'God is one, and there is no other besides him.'

Majority Standard Bible
“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,

NET Bible
The expert in the law said to him, "That is true, Teacher; you are right to say that he is one, and there is no one else besides him.

New Heart English Bible
The scribe said to him, "Truly, Teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the scribe said to him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is no other but he.

Weymouth New Testament
So the Scribe said to Him, "Rightly, in very truth, Rabbi, have you said that He stands alone, and there is none but He;

World English Bible
The scribe said to him, “Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the scribe said to Him, “Well, Teacher, in truth You have spoken that there is one God, and there is none other but He;

Berean Literal Bible
And the scribe said to Him, "Right, Teacher. You have spoken according to truth that He is One, and there is not another besides Him,

Young's Literal Translation
And the scribe said to him, 'Well, Teacher, in truth thou hast spoken that there is one God, and there is none other but He;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the scribe said to him, Well, Teacher, in truth hast thou spoken: for one God is; and there is no other but he:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the scribe said to him: Well, Master, thou hast said in truth, that there is one God, and there is no other besides him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the scribe said to him: Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth that there is one God, and there is no other beside him;

New American Bible
The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’

New Revised Standard Version
Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The scribe said to him, Well, Teacher, you have said the truth, that he is one, and there is no other beside him;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And that scribe said to him, “Excellent, Rabbi! You have spoken the truth, for he is One, and there is not another outside of him.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the scribe said to him: Teacher, in truth you have well said, that there is one God, and there is no other beside him;

Godbey New Testament
And the scribes said to Him, Truly, Teacher; thou hast spoken in truth that He is One; and there is no other besides Him.

Haweis New Testament
And the scribe said unto him, Admirably, Master! thou hast spoken the very truth: for there is one God; and there is no other besides him:

Mace New Testament
the Scribe replied, what you have said, master, is very true, there is one God, and no other but he.

Weymouth New Testament
So the Scribe said to Him, "Rightly, in very truth, Rabbi, have you said that He stands alone, and there is none but He;

Worrell New Testament
The scribe said to Him, "Well, Teacher, Thou didst say truly that He is One, and there is not another beside Him;

Worsley New Testament
And the scribe said unto Him, Truly, Master, thou hast spoke exceeding well; for there is one God, and there is no other beside Him.

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Context
The Greatest Commandment
31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” 32“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him, 33and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself, which is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. / And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...

Luke 10:27
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Romans 3:30
since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

1 Corinthians 8:4-6
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

James 2:19
You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

Isaiah 45:21-22
Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Galatians 3:20
A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one.

Exodus 20:3
You shall have no other gods before Me.

1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Ephesians 4:6
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Hosea 13:4
Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me.


Treasury of Scripture

And the scribe said to him, Well, Master, you have said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

for.

Deuteronomy 4:39
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

Deuteronomy 5:7
Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

Deuteronomy 6:4
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

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Mark 12
1. Jesus tells the parable of the tenants
13. He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar;
18. convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection;
28. resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment;
35. refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ;
38. bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy;
41. and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all.














The scribe replied
The term "scribe" refers to a learned individual in Jewish society, often tasked with interpreting the Law. In the context of Mark 12, this scribe approaches Jesus with a genuine inquiry, contrasting with others who sought to trap Him. The Greek word for "replied" (ἀποκριθεὶς) suggests a thoughtful response, indicating the scribe's respect and acknowledgment of Jesus' wisdom.

Well said, Teacher
The phrase "Well said" (καλῶς) is an expression of approval and admiration. The scribe acknowledges Jesus as "Teacher" (Διδάσκαλε), a title of respect, recognizing His authority and insight. This acknowledgment is significant, as it comes from a member of a group often critical of Jesus, highlighting the impact of His teaching.

You have stated correctly
The phrase "stated correctly" (ἐπ' ἀληθείας) emphasizes the truthfulness and accuracy of Jesus' words. This acknowledgment by the scribe underscores the alignment of Jesus' teaching with the core tenets of Jewish monotheism, which is central to the faith.

that God is One
This declaration is a direct reference to the Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." The Greek word for "One" (εἷς) signifies the uniqueness and singularity of God, a foundational belief in Judaism. This affirmation by Jesus and the scribe highlights the continuity between the Old Testament and Jesus' teachings.

and there is no other but Him
The phrase "no other but Him" (οὐδεὶς ἄλλος πλὴν αὐτοῦ) reinforces the exclusivity of God, rejecting any form of polytheism or idolatry. This echoes Isaiah 45:5, "I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God." The scribe's agreement with Jesus on this point underscores the shared understanding of God's unique sovereignty and the rejection of any rival deities.

(32) Well, Master, thou hast said the truth.--Better, Well hast Thou said truly that there is one God. The words seem intentionally repeated from Mark 12:14, but are uttered now, not with the covert sneer of the hypocrite, but in the sincerity of admiration. Note also the real reverence shown in the form of address, "Master," i.e., "Teacher, Rabbi." He recognises the speaker as one of his own order. This, and all that follows, is peculiar to St. Mark, and is an addition of singular interest, as showing the existence among the scribes of some who accepted our Lord's teaching as to the spiritual meaning of the Law, and were able to distinguish between its essence and its accidents.

Verse 32. - The first words of this verse should be rendered thus: Of a truth, Master, thou hast well said that he is one. In the remainder of the scribe's answer we find a different word used in the Greek for" mind," or "understanding," from that just used by our Lord. In our Lord's answer the word is διάνοια. Here it is σύνεσις. Both words are well rendered by "understanding." It is an act of understanding. It is the thought associating itself with the object, and "standing under" it so as to support it. (See Dr. Morison on St. Mark.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Right,
Καλῶς (Kalōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2573: Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

Teacher,”
Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

scribe
γραμματεύς (grammateus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

replied.
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“You have stated
εἶπες (eipes)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

correctly
ἀληθείας (alētheias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 225: From alethes; truth.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[God] is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

One
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

there is
ἔστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

no
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

other
ἄλλος (allos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

but
πλὴν (plēn)
Preposition
Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.

Him,
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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