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Mark 4

Mark 4:18

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

Modern
Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word,
Traditional
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Literal
And others are the ones sown among the thorns. These are the ones having heard the word,
Latin
Et alii sunt qui in spinas seminantur: hi sunt qui verbum audiunt,

Original

Greek
English
Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear 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

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Character: Instability of 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