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Mark 4

Mark 4:10

The Purpose of Jesus’ Parables · Mark 4:10–12
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Translations

Modern
As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
Traditional
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
Literal
And when He was alone, those around Him with the Twelve were asking Him about the parables.
Latin
Et cum esset singularis, interrogaverunt eum hi qui cum eo erant duodecim, parabolam.

Original

Greek
English
As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.

Notes

Mark 4:10

The scene changes from Jesus teaching a large crowd from a boat to being alone with the Twelve and those around Him. They ask Jesus about all the parables (4:33–34), not just this one.

Mark 4:1–34

In this section, Mark gathers several teaching parables of Jesus. A parable is a short story that teaches a spiritual truth.

Theme notes and profiles

The Secret of the Messiah

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 6:1–13 Matthew 13:10–17 Luke 8:9–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of Parable

Topics

Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Minister: Compared to Sowers Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Sower: Parable of The Word of God: Compared: To Seed