KJV ORIGINAL
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You already know the commandments: don't cheat on your partner, don't murder anyone, don't steal, don't lie about people, don't rip anyone off, and respect your parents.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The basics aren't that complicated, just don't hurt people and honor the ones who raised you.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark, a companion of Peter, for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 60-70 CE. It was written to record Peter's teachings about Jesus' life and ministry, offering encouragement to Christians facing persecution.
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