Mark 4:3

The Parable of the Sower · Mark 4:1–9
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Translations

Modern
“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed.
Traditional
Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
Literal
“Listen! Behold, the one sowing went out to sow.
Latin
Audite: ecce exiit seminans ad seminandum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed.

Notes

The collection begins with the longest parable and its interpretation (4:13–20). The different types of soil represent different ways people respond to God’s message.

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 13:1–9 Luke 8:4–8

Glossary

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

Topics

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