Mark 4

Treated in 16 passages across the library.

  • 4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them. 2
  • 4:28 The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. 2
  • 4:30 And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth? 2
  • 4:31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth, 2
  • 4:32 yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof. 2
  • 4:39 And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 2
  • 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables: 1
  • 4:16 And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky [places], who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy; 1
  • 4:17 and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble. 1
  • 4:19 and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 1
  • 4:26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth; 1
  • 4:36 And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him. 1
  • 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith? 1
  • 4:41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? 1

American Standard Version

  1. He Holds My Tomorrows · Gareth Evans

    Enoch cites Mark 4:11

    …evealed (Romans 16:25-26). It was Jesus who first spoke about the mystery of the kingdom (Mark 4:11), but Paul also used this expression many times. A good theme for personal Bible Study wo…

  2. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    The worst things work for good to the godly cites Mark iv. 15

    …or good to the godly. The evil of temptation works for good. Satan is called the tempter (Mark iv. 15). He is ever lying in ambush, he is continually at work with one saint or another. The de…

  3. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.3 The Word cites Mark 4: 15

    … ‘When they have heard, Satan comes immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown.’ Mark 4: 15. Our memories should be like the chest of the ark, where the law was put. (7) Reduce your…

  4. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Parable of the Sower cites Mark 4:16–17

    …en tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away” (Mark 4:16–17, ESV). Have we not seen many who receive the word with joy? They have no deep conviction …

  5. How to Succeed in the Christian Life · R. A. Torrey

    Persecution cites Mark 4: 17

    …en when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the Word straightway they stumble” (Mark 4: 17). I have seen many an apparently promising Christian life brought to an end in this way. …

  6. Godliness · Catherine Booth

    Second Address cites Mark 4:19

    …rldly people do? Have you ever thought of those solemn words in the parable of the sower? Mark 4:19: "...but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other…

  7. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    What the Farm Laborers Can Do and What They Cannot Do cites Mark 4:26–29

    …ut when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.’” Mark 4:26–29 (ESV) There is a lesson here for those who are laborers together with God. It is a parabl…

  8. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Ploughman cites Mark 4:28

    … Then there will be growth—first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear (Mark 4:28, ESV). In due season, you will rejoice as at harvest. You who feel deeply wounded, does G…

  9. Talks to the Farmer · Charles H. Spurgeon

    Spring in the Heart cites Mark 4:28

    …ber the apostle’s words: “First the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear” (Mark 4:28). Some are greatly disturbed because they do not see the full grain in the ear in themsel…

  10. Morning by Morning · Charles H. Spurgeon

    September cites Mark 4:36

    … and pour us out a blessing! September 14 “There were also with him other little ships.” (Mark 4:36) Jesus was the Lord High Admiral of the sea that night, and his presence preserved the wh…

  11. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    The Lord Our Shepherd cites Mark 4:39

    …nd said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39) Can He not do the same again? Many in Christ’s flock can testify that when they have ful…

  12. The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Failures cites Mark 4:39

    …aid to the sea , ' Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm ,” ( Mark 4:39) and there was a great calm. A flood of light and joy burst on her soul, the enemy fled, …

  13. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Third Stage cites Mark 4:40

    …an made a halt, as if he would go back, cried unto him, saying, Is thy strength so small? Mark 4:40. Fear not the lions, for they are chained, and are placed there for trial of faith where …

  14. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.2 The Second Commandment cites Mark 4: 41

    …it set Jonah ashore. Jonah 2: 10. [2] Inanimate creatures. The wind and the sea obey him. Mark 4: 41, The very stones, if God give them a commission, will cry out against the sins of men. ‘T…

  15. He Holds My Tomorrows · Gareth Evans

    Three Kinds of Faith cites Mark 4:30-32

    …m faith that overcame the circumstances. It may only have been a ‘grain of mustard seed’ (Mark 4:30-32), but because it was planted in their spirits by God Himself, their mountain would be rem…

  16. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    June cites Mark 4:30-32

    …t. It may be just a sentence, a text, a passing remark which results in a mighty harvest (Mark 4:30-32). What is it that enables this tiny seed to make such a prodigious increase? It lies in i…