Mark 4:7

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

Modern
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.
Traditional
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Literal
And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it gave no fruit.
Latin
Et aliud cecidit in spinas: et ascenderunt spinæ, et suffocaverunt illud, et fructum non dedit.

Original

Greek
English
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop.

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 Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning 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