Mark 4:34
and he did not speak to them without a parable. But when he was alone, he explained everything to his own disciples.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
33With many parables like this he spoke the word to them, as much as they were able to understand,
35On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.”
Cross References
Matthew 13:36Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”
Mark 4:10When Jesus was alone, those who were close to him and with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Luke 8:9His disciples asked him what this parable meant.
Luke 24:44He said to them, “When I was with you, I told you that all that was written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must 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 →