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Mark 4

Mark 4:14

The Parable of the Sower Explained · Mark 4:13–20
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Translations

Modern
The farmer sows the word.
Traditional
The sower soweth the word.
Literal
The one sowing sows the word.
Latin
Qui seminat, verbum seminat.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The farmer sows the word.

Notes

Mark 4:14–20

The explanation of the parable of the four soils uses an allegory (a story where each part has a deeper meaning). The farmer represents someone who shares God’s word (4:14). The four types of soil represent different ways people respond to that message.

The main point of the parable is that people should be like good soil and listen to God’s word (4:9). Only those who produce a crop (show a changed life) and continue faithfully to the end will be saved (13:13; 8:35; Revelation 2:10–11).

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

Matthew 13:18–23 Luke 8:11–15

Glossary

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

Topics

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