Mark 4:33

With many such illustrations Jesus used to tell his message to people as far as they were able to receive it;

Montgomery New Testament

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 plant, sending out such branches that the wild birds build their nests under its shadow."

34and to them it was his practice never to speak except in parables. But he used to explain everything in private to his disciples.

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 3:1As for me, brothers, I could not talk to you as spiritual men, but as to creatures of flesh, mere babes in 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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