Mark 4
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 16
Chapter Summary
1 The parable of the sower, 14 and the meaning. 26 The parable of the seed growing secretly. 35 Christ calms the storm at sea.
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People & Context
Jesus teaches a large crowd from a boat on the sea, sharing the parable of the sower whose seeds fall on the road, rocky places, thorn-bushes, and goo…
Jesus teaches that a lamp should be placed on a lampstand, not under a basket. He then compares the kingdom of God to a seed that sprouts and grows of…
While crossing the sea, a great windstorm fills the boat with water. Jesus, sleeping on the stern, is awakened by terrified disciples. He rebukes the …
Timeline
Jesus teaches a large crowd from a boat on the sea, sharing the parable of the sower whose seeds fall on the road, rocky places, thorn-bushes, and good ground. He privately explains to the Twelve that the seed is the Word and the soils represent different responses to it.
Mark 4:1-20Jesus teaches that a lamp should be placed on a lampstand, not under a basket. He then compares the kingdom of God to a seed that sprouts and grows of itself until the harvest, and to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a plant with great branches.
Mark 4:21-34While crossing the sea, a great windstorm fills the boat with water. Jesus, sleeping on the stern, is awakened by terrified disciples. He rebukes the wind and sea, causing a great calm, and questions their lack of faith.
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