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Mark 9:47 Β· KJV

"And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:"

King James Version

What does Mark 9:47 mean? β†’

Passage Context

45And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
46Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
47And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
48Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
49For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you evaluate what is truly important in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to prioritize spiritual over material concerns?

3

When have you had to make a difficult choice for your faith?

Life Application

decision-making

Consider what distractions might be pulling you away from God. Make a conscious decision to focus on your spiritual well-being over temporary pleasures.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Similar to Mark 9:43, Jesus emphasizes the importance of removing anything that leads to sin in order to attain the kingdom of God.

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