Mark 4:34

But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

35The same day, in the evening, He said to them, "Let us cross to the other side."

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Cross References

Matthew 13:36When He had dismissed the people and had returned to the house, His disciples came to Him with the request, "Explain to us the parable of the darnel sown in the field."

Mark 4:10When He was alone, the Twelve and the others who were about Him requested Him to explain His figurative language.

Luke 8:9The disciples proceeded to ask Him what this parable meant.

Luke 24:44And He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you--that everything must be fulfilled that is written in the Law of Moses and in 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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