Mark 4:33, 34 And with many such parables spoke he the word to them, as they were able to hear it.… I. AN INSTRUMENT OF JUDGMENT. 1. As concealing more than it revealed to the popular mind. 2. As convicting men of sinful ignorance and spiritual incapacity. II. AN INSTRUMENT OF MERCY. 1. The Word of God was not wholly withdrawn. 2. This, the only practicable form of teaching that remained to Christ, was used with constant regard to the benefit of the hearers. 3. The desire for Divine knowledge was thereby stimulated. 4. Further instruction was ever attainable by sincere inquirers. - M. Parallel Verses KJV: And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.WEB: With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. |
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