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Mark 4

Mark 4:24

The Lesson of the Lamp · Mark 4:21–25
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Translations

Modern
He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.
Traditional
And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
Literal
And He was saying to them, “Look at what you hear. In what measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and it will be added to you.
Latin
Et dicebat illis: Videte quid audiatis. In qua mensura mensi fueritis, remetietur vobis, et adjicietur vobis.

Original

Greek
English
He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.

Notes

Mark 4:24

Those who listen and respond will gain more understanding. But "those on the outside" (4:11–12) will experience greater darkness (2 Corinthians 3:14–16).

Mark 4:21–25

These sayings connect with the call to listen carefully (4:9, 23–24) and with the difference between insiders and outsiders (4:11–12, 24–25). They show how people in God’s kingdom will live.

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

Luke 8:16–18

Glossary

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

Topics

Ears Hearing Heedfulness: Necessary in What we Hear Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Listening to God Sermon: Beside Lake Galilee Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning