Mark 12:3
Mark 12:3 in Multiple Translations
But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.
And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
And they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
And they took him, and gave him blows, and sent him away with nothing.
But they grabbed hold of him, beat him up, and sent him away with nothing.
But they tooke him, and beat him, and sent him away emptie.
and they, having taken him, did severely beat [him], and did send him away empty.
They took him, beat him, and sent him away empty.
And they caught him , and beat him and sent him away empty.
Who having laid hands on him, beat him, and sent him away empty.
But after the servant arrived, they grabbed him and beat him, and they did not give him any fruit. Then they sent him away.
But the men in the garden grabbed that work-man, and they beat him up, and they sent him back with nothing.
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Study Notes — Mark 12:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Mark 12:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Mark 12:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 12:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 12:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Mark 12:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 12:3
- Cambridge Bible on Mark 12:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Mark 12:3
- Sermons on Mark 12:3
Context — The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
3But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.
4Then he sent them another servant, and they struck him over the head and treated him shamefully. 5He sent still another, and this one they killed. He sent many others; some they beat and others they killed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Thessalonians 2:15 | who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 9:26 | But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 29:26 | ‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons. |
| 4 | Acts 7:52 | Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 26:20–24 | Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did. King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death. |
| 7 | Hebrews 11:36–37 | Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 18:4 | for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) |
| 9 | Jeremiah 37:15–16 | The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 19:10 | “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” |
Mark 12:3 Summary
This verse, Mark 12:3, tells us about a group of tenants who were supposed to take care of a vineyard, but instead they treated the owner's servant very badly and sent him away with nothing. This parable helps us understand how some people treated God's messengers in the past, and how we might be treating God's messages in our own lives today (as seen in Matthew 21:33-46). We can learn from this story by recognizing the importance of listening to and obeying God's word, and being faithful servants of God ourselves, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the tenants in the parable treat the servant so harshly?
The tenants in the parable treated the servant harshly because they wanted to keep the vineyard's fruit for themselves, as seen in Mark 12:3, and this behavior is reflective of the human heart's natural tendency towards sin and rebellion against God, as described in Romans 3:23.
What does the servant in this parable represent?
The servant in Mark 12:3 represents the prophets and messengers of God, who were sent to call God's people to repentance and faith, as seen in Matthew 23:37 and Luke 13:34, and their rejection by the tenants symbolizes the rejection of God's messengers by the Jewish leaders of Jesus' time.
How does this parable relate to the overall message of the Bible?
This parable in Mark 12:3 is part of a larger narrative that points to Jesus as the ultimate servant and messenger of God, who was rejected and crucified by the very people He came to save, as foretold in Isaiah 53:3 and fulfilled in John 1:11.
What is the significance of the tenants sending the servant away empty-handed?
The tenants sending the servant away empty-handed, as seen in Mark 12:3, signifies their refusal to acknowledge God's authority and their determination to keep the benefits of the vineyard for themselves, which is a picture of the spiritual condition of those who reject God's messengers and refuse to surrender to His will, as warned in Hebrews 10:26-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be rejecting or ignoring God's messengers and messages in my own life?
- How can I ensure that I am responding to God's servants and messengers with humility and obedience, rather than hardness of heart?
- In what ways can I be a faithful servant of God, sharing His message of love and redemption with those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's will and acknowledge His authority, rather than trying to keep control for myself?
Gill's Exposition on Mark 12:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 12:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 12:3
Trapp's Commentary on Mark 12:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 12:3
Cambridge Bible on Mark 12:3
Whedon's Commentary on Mark 12:3
Sermons on Mark 12:3
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The Lost Sheep Restored by J.C. Philpot | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'kenos,' which signifies emptiness, futility, and lack of effectiveness, whether in material, intellectual, moral, or spiritual aspect |
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Driving Out the Money Changers by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the mind of Christ and being transformed to think like Him. It highlights the need for zeal for God's house, purity in the church, a |
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Jap-08 God Requires the Past by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins and the sins of our ancestors. He specifically mentions the Jewish people and their |
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Epistle 25 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of walking in the light of God’s love and truth, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and avoid turning away from the light that |
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Epistle 56 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of heeding the light of Christ within, which calls our minds away from worldly lusts and evil desires, and towards God for renewal and wors |
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The Voice of Jeremiah (Concluded) V by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the prophetic ministry, focusing on the inclusive and representative position of Jeremiah, highlighting the various characteristics and features of all |
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Abel and the Law of Life by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the conflict between the soul and the spirit, emphasizing the importance of walking in the spirit rather than in the flesh or soul. He draws parallels |





