Mark 4:9

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

Modern
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Traditional
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Literal
And He was saying, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Latin
Et dicebat: Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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 Christian Minister: Compared to Sowers 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