Mark 4:33

With many such parables Jesus used to speak to the people of his message, as far as they were able to receive it;

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

In Context

32yet, when sown, shoots up, and becomes larger than any other herb, and puts out great branches, so that even the wild birds can roost in its shelter.’

34and to them he never used to speak except in parables; but in private to his own disciples he explained everything.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:34Of all this Jesus spoke to the crowd in parables; indeed to them he used never to speak at all except in parables,

1 Corinthians 3:1But I, my friends, could not speak to you as people with spiritual insight, but only as worldly-minded – mere infants in the faith of Christ.

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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