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The fulfillment of [[Scriptures]] is a concept of little or no interest to the [[Gentiles]], such as the early [[Greek]] converts to [[Christianity]].  [[Mark]]'s lack of interest in the concept probably reflects his own [[Roman]] background.

The fulfillment of [[Scriptures]] is a concept of little or no interest to the [[Gentiles]], such as the early [[Greek]] converts to [[Christianity]].  [[Mark]]'s lack of interest in the concept probably reflects his own [[Roman]] background.

== Gospel of Mark ==

== Gospel of Mark ==

The [[Gospel of Mark]] mentions [[Scriptures]] only 3 times:

The [[Gospel of Mark]] mentions [[Scriptures]] only 3 times, and all 3 times were quotes of [[Jesus]] as he rebuked [[Jewish]] leaders:

*{{bibleref|Mark|12|10|version=ESV}} Have you not read this Scripture: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

*{{bibleref|Mark|12|10|version=ESV}} Have you not read this Scripture: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

*{{bibleref|Mark|12|24|version=ESV}} Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?

*{{bibleref|Mark|12|24|version=ESV}} Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?

*{{bibleref|Mark|14|49|version=ESV}} Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.”

*{{bibleref|Mark|14|49|version=ESV}} Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.”

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