Mark 12 · Verse 13

Mark 12:13

And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
Mark 12:13, King James Version

Mark 12:13 in other translations

BSBLater, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.
WEBThey sent some of the Pharisees and the Herodians to him, that they might trap him with words.
ASVAnd they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.
YLTand they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they may ensnare him in discourse,
DARBYAnd they send to him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in speaking.
BBEThen they sent to him certain of the Pharisees and the Herodians, so that they might make use of his words to take him by a trick.
WebsterAnd they sent to him certain of the Pharisees, and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

What does Mark 12:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Mr 12:1-12. Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen. ( = Mt 21:33-46; Lu 20:9-18).

See on Mt 21:33-46.

Mr 12:13-40. Entangling Questions about Tribute the Resurrection, and the Great Commandment, with the Replies--Christ Baffles the Pharisees by a Question about David, and Denounces the Scribes. ( = Mt 22:15-46; Lu 20:20-47).

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 20:20 these willing tools are called "spies, which should feign themselves just [righteous] men, that they might take hold of His words, that so they might deliver Him unto the power and authority of the governor." Their plan, then, was to entrap Him into some expression which might be construed into disaffection to the Roman government; the Pharisees themselves being notoriously discontented with the Roman yoke. Tribute to Cæsar (Mr 12:14-17).

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Barnes' Notes
Verses 13-17. Mt 22:15 and Mt 22:16-22

Verse 13.

(y) "And they send" Mt 22:15, Lk 20:20

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 And they send unto him - See this, and to Mar 12:17, largely explained on Mat 22:15-22 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 12:13-17
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 wisdom of his answer. Many will praise the words of a sermon, who will not be commanded by the doctrines of it.

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Mark 12:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἀποστέλλουσινapostellousinthey sendG649
πρὸςprostoG4314
αὐτόνautonHimG846
τιναςtinassomeG5100
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ΦαρισαίωνPharisaiōnPhariseesG5330
καὶkaiandG2532
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ἩρῳδιανῶνHērōdianōnHerodiansG2265
ἵναinathatG2443
αὐτὸνautonHimG846
ἀγρεύσωσινagreusōsinthey may catchG64
λόγῳ.logōin discourse.G3056

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 12:13

  • Luke 20:20-26

    And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no? But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? …

  • Mark 3:6

    And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

  • Luke 11:54

    Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

  • Mark 8:15

    And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

  • Psalms 38:12

    They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

  • Isaiah 29:21

    That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

  • Jeremiah 18:18

    Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.

  • Matthew 16:6

    Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

  • Psalms 140:5

    The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

  • Psalms 56:5-6

    Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

  • Matthew 22:15-22

    Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
they send.
Ps 38:12; 56:5,6; 140:5; Isa 29:21; Jer 18:18; Mt 22:15,16; Lu 11:54
Lu 20:20-26
Herodians.
3:6; 8:15; Mt 16:6

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Context

  • Mark 12:12

    And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.

  • Mark 12:13

    And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

  • Mark 12:14

    And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?

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Mark 12:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y envían á él algunos de los Fariseos y de los Herodianos, para que le sorprendiesen en alguna palabra.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ils lui envoient quelques-uns des pharisiens et des hérodiens pour le surprendre dans ses paroles.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und sie senden etliche der Pharisäer und die Herodianer zu ihm, auf daß sie ihn in der Rede fingen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et mittunt ad eum quosdam ex pharisæis, et herodianis, ut eum caperent in verbo.