Bible Chapter Summary
Mark 4 Summary
Parables of the Kingdom
Jesus teaches in parables: the sower, the soil, the lamp on the stand, the growing seed, the mustard seed. He explains privately to the disciples the secret of the kingdom of God. He stills the storm from sleep on the boat: peace be still. The disciples marvel: even the wind and waves obey him.
Key themes
Key verses
Mark 4:9
“And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
Mark 4:20
“And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.”
Mark 4:39-41
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
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