Mark 4:33

Jesus used many such illustrations when he talked to the people about God. If they were able to understand some, he kept telling them more.

Translation for Translators

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

32After they are planted, they grow up and become larger than the other garden plants. They put out big branches so that birds are able to make nests in their shade.”

34He always used parables when he spoke to them. But he explained all the illustrations to his own disciples when he was alone with them.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:34Jesus told the crowd parables to teach them all these things. When he spoke [HYP] to them, he habitually used such illustrations.

1 Corinthians 3:1My fellow believers, when I was with you previously, I was not able to teach you as I would teach people who are controlled by the Holy Spirit { whom the Holy Spirit controls}. Instead, I had to teach you as I would teach people whom their self-directed nature controls. I taught very simple concepts to you who had recently believed in Christ, as a parent would speak very simple words to a baby.

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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