Mark 10

“And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judæa by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort…” Naming Jordan and Jud keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.” Naming Moses keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.” The line’s distinctive content terms include asked, disciples, house. Its relationship to verses 9 and 11 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.” The line’s distinctive content terms include children, disciples, rebuked. Its relationship to verses 12 and 14 shows what work it does in this passage.

“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and…” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.” The line’s distinctive content terms include arms, blessed, hands. Its relationship to verses 15 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud…” Naming Defraud and Honour keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.” Naming Master keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.” The line’s distinctive content terms include grieved, possessions. Its relationship to verses 21 and 23 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is…” Naming Children keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.” Naming Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or…” Naming Jesus and Verily keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they…” The number twelve makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles…” Naming Gentiles and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind…” Naming Jericho and Bartim keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on…” Naming Jesus and David keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and…” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.