Mark 4:34

In fact, when he spoke publicly, he only used stories; however in private he explained everything to his disciples.

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In The King James Version

But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

In Context

33Jesus used many of these illustrated stories when he spoke to the people so they would understand as much as they could.

35Later that day, in the evening, he said to his disciples, “Let's go across to the other side of the Sea.”

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Cross References

Matthew 13:36Then Jesus left the crowds and went into a house. His disciples came over to him, and asked him, “Please explain to us the story about the weeds in the field.”

Mark 4:10When he was by himself, his twelve disciples and the others who were with him asked him what the illustrations meant.

Luke 8:9But his disciples asked him, “What does this illustration mean?”

Luke 24:44Then Jesus said to them, “This is what I explained to you while I was still with you. Everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, had to be fulfilled.”

Matthew Henry on Mark 4:22-35

The Gradual Advance of the Gospel. 21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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