Mark 4:34

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

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

In Context

33With many such illustrations Jesus used to tell his message to people as far as they were able to receive it;

35On the evening of that same day Jesus said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."

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Cross References

Matthew 13:36After he had sent the people away and gone into the house, his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field."

Mark 4:10When he was alone his followers and the Twelve began asking about the parables.

Luke 8:9Then his disciples began to interrupt him, saying, "What does this parable mean?"

Luke 24:44Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, how all things must be fulfilled which are written in the Law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms concerning me."

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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