Mark 4:26

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

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In Context

25For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

27And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Isaiah 32:20Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 13:11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Matthew 13:31Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

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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