Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. New Living Translation Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they could understand. English Standard Version With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Berean Standard Bible With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. Berean Literal Bible And with many such parables He kept speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear, King James Bible And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. New King James Version And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. New American Standard Bible And with many such parables He was speaking the word to them, so far as they were able to understand it; NASB 1995 With many such parables He was speaking the word to them, so far as they were able to hear it; NASB 1977 And with many such parables He was speaking the word to them as they were able to hear it; Legacy Standard Bible And with many such parables He was speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear it; Amplified Bible With many such parables, Jesus spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear and understand it; Christian Standard Bible He was speaking the word to them with many parables like these, as they were able to understand. Holman Christian Standard Bible He would speak the word to them with many parables like these, as they were able to understand. American Standard Version And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it; Contemporary English Version Jesus used many other stories when he spoke to the people, and he taught them as much as they could understand. English Revised Version And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it: GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus spoke [God's] word to them using many illustrations like these. In this way people could understand what he taught. Good News Translation Jesus preached his message to the people, using many other parables like these; he told them as much as they could understand. International Standard Version With many other parables like these, Jesus kept speaking his message to them according to their ability to understand. Majority Standard Bible With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. NET Bible So with many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear. New Heart English Bible And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Webster's Bible Translation And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Weymouth New Testament With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it. World English Bible With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd with many such allegories He was speaking to them the word, as they were able to hear, Berean Literal Bible And with many such parables He kept speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear, Young's Literal Translation And with many such similes he was speaking to them the word, as they were able to hear, Smith's Literal Translation And with many such parables spake he the word to them, as they were able to hear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd with many such parables, he spoke to them the word, according as they were able to hear. Catholic Public Domain Version And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as much as they were able to hear. New American Bible With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it. New Revised Standard Version With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus talked to them with parables as these, such parables as they were able to hear. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua was speaking parables like these with them, parables such as they were able to hear. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear. Godbey New Testament And in many such parables He continued to speak the word to them, as they were able to hear. Haweis New Testament And with many such like parables spake he to them the word. Mace New Testament Thus he instructed them by such a variety of parables as were adapted to their capacity. Weymouth New Testament With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it. Worrell New Testament And with many such parables He spake the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Worsley New Testament And in many such parables spake He the word to them, as they had ability to hear it: but spake not to them without a parable. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Mustard Seed…32But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.” 33 With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. 34He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.… Cross References Matthew 13:34-35 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. / So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” Luke 8:10 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ Matthew 13:10-11 Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. John 16:25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. Psalm 78:2 I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. John 10:6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them. 1 Corinthians 2:7 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Colossians 1:26-27 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. / Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. ... Proverbs 1:5-6 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. Ezekiel 20:49 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’” Treasury of Scripture And with many such parables spoke he the word to them, as they were able to hear it. with. Matthew 13:34,35 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: … as. John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 1 Corinthians 3:1,2 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ… Hebrews 5:11-14 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing… Jump to Previous Able Capacity Far Hear Jesus Message Parables Receiving Similar Similes Speak Speaking Stories Teaching Understand Used WordJump to Next Able Capacity Far Hear Jesus Message Parables Receiving Similar Similes Speak Speaking Stories Teaching Understand Used WordMark 4 1. The parable of the sower,14. and the meaning thereof. 21. We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others. 26. The parable of the seed growing secretly; 30. and of the mustard seed. 35. Jesus stills the storm on the sea. With many such parables Parables were a common teaching method in Jewish culture, used to convey deep spiritual truths through simple, relatable stories. Jesus often employed parables to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. This method allowed Him to communicate profound truths in a way that was accessible to those with open hearts while concealing them from those who were spiritually blind. The use of parables also fulfilled the prophecy in Psalm 78:2, which speaks of opening the mouth in parables. Jesus spoke the word to them to the extent that they could understand Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching the crowds using parables. His method of teaching is intentional, aiming to convey spiritual truths in a way that the listeners can grasp. 2. The Crowds These are the people who gathered to hear Jesus teach. They represent a diverse group with varying levels of understanding and openness to Jesus' message. 3. Parables These are the accounts or analogies Jesus used to communicate deeper spiritual truths. Parables were a common teaching method in Jewish culture, designed to provoke thought and reflection. Teaching Points The Purpose of ParablesJesus used parables to reveal and conceal truth. They were a tool to engage listeners, prompting them to seek deeper understanding and reflection. Understanding and Spiritual Growth Spiritual understanding is progressive. Jesus taught "as much as they could understand," indicating that growth in understanding is a journey. The Role of the Holy Spirit True comprehension of spiritual truths requires the illumination of the Holy Spirit. Believers should seek the Spirit's guidance in understanding scripture. Engagement with Scripture Like the crowds, we are invited to engage with Jesus' teachings actively. This involves listening, reflecting, and applying His words to our lives. The Importance of Context Understanding the cultural and historical context of parables can enhance our comprehension of their meanings and applications.(33-34) And with many such parables.--See Notes on Matthew 13:34-35. St. Mark's omission of the reference to Psalm 78:2, and his addition of "as they were able to hear it," are, each of them, characteristic. It may be noted that the "many such parables" of St. Mark imply something like the series which we find in St. Matthew.Verses 33, 34. - With many such parables; such, that is, as he had just been delivering - plain and simple illustrations which all might understand; not abstruse and difficult similitudes, but sufficiently plain for them to perceive that there was heavenly and Divine truth lying hidden beneath them, so that they might be drawn onwards through that which they did understand, to search into something hidden beneath it, which at present they did not know. But privately to his own disciples he expounded (ἐπέλυε) all things. This word (ἐπιλύω) occurs nowhere else in the Gospels. But it does occur in St. Peter's second Epistle (2 Peter 1:20), "No Scripture is of any private (ἐπιλύσεως) exposition, or interpretation." This suggests a connection between St. Mark's Gospel and that Epistle, and may be accepted as an auxiliary evidence, however small, as to the genuineness of the Epistle. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek With many suchπολλαῖς (pollais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. parables παραβολαῖς (parabolais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. [Jesus] spoke ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to the extent that καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. they could ἠδύναντο (ēdynanto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. understand. ἀκούειν (akouein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Links Mark 4:33 NIVMark 4:33 NLT Mark 4:33 ESV Mark 4:33 NASB Mark 4:33 KJV Mark 4:33 BibleApps.com Mark 4:33 Biblia Paralela Mark 4:33 Chinese Bible Mark 4:33 French Bible Mark 4:33 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 4:33 With many such parables he spoke (Mar Mk Mr) |
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