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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:26

Verse 26 Mark 4:26.So is the kingdom of God. Though this comparison has the same object with the two immediately preceding, yet Christ appears to direct his discourse purposely to the ministers of the word, that they may not grow indifferent about the discharge of their duty, because the fruit of their labor does not immediately appear. He holds out for their imitation the example of husbandmen, who throw seed into the ground with the expectation of reaping, and do not torment themselves with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-28

This parable is recorded by St. Mark alone . It differs greatly from the parable of the sower, although both of them are founded upon the imagery of the seed cast into the ground. In both cases the seed represents the doctrine of the gospel; the field represents the hearers; the harvest the end of the world, or perhaps the death of each individual hearer. So is the kingdom of God, in its progress from its establishment to its completion. The sower casts seed upon the earth, not without... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

Spiritual growth. There are common truths and a common interpretation underlying this and several other parables. In all this group the seed is the Word of God, the soil is the heart of man, the life is the spiritual history and development, the fruit is Christian character, and the harvest is eternal result and retribution. But the peculiar lesson of this parable is the nature of spiritual growth. It this case it is presumed that the seed is sown in good soil. I. IT IS HIDDEN , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The seed cast upon the earth; or, the self-development of truth in the heart of man. I. THERE IS A PRE - ESTABLISHED HARMONY BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND HUMAN NATURE . The seed left in the soil germinates because of the mutual adaptation; so the Word of God. II. THE WORD OF THE KINGDOM HAS AN INNATE POWER OF DEVELOPMENT . Under the appointed conditions it is bound to grow. III. GOD DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH IT OR REMOVE IT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

Man used and then dispensed with. I. WHAT GOD DOES BY AND THROUGH HIS SERVANTS . The mere sowing of the seed. 1 . Receiving the seed for one's self. 2 . Imparting it vitally to other minds. II. WHAT GOD DOES WITHOUT HIS SERVANTS . The pre-existence and independent growth of the seed a great mystery. Its hidden processes provocative of spiritual discipline to the sower. In God's hand and the womb of time ( Psalms 65:1-13 .). Committing it thereto,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The progress of Divine life in the soul. Mark alone records this parable. It occupies the position of the parable of the tares in Matthew 13:1-58 , following "the sower," preceding "the mustard seed," but is not to be identified with it. It teaches us that Divine life, like ordinary seed, requires time for its development, that its growth is unnoticed and but little dependent upon human interference, and that it will have a glorious consummation. I. THE GROWTH OF THE DIVINE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The beauty of growth. I. THE SMALL BEGINNING . What smaller or more seemingly feeble than the seed—the thought—the word—the volition? Yet in the beginning lies the end, in the acorn the oak. II. THE IMMENSE DIVINE POWER . We lie on the bosom of nature as the seed lies in the earth. For as winds blow and waters move and earth rests, God in his might and love bears up and onward the living soul. All things are ours to work our good. III. THE SECRECY AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

Spiritual vegetation or secret growth. I. RELATION TO THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PARABLE . This parable, which may very appropriately be called "the secret growth," is recorded by St. Mark alone. It is peculiar to his Gospel. Its relation to the parable of the sower, which precedes it, is somewhat of the following kind:—The former parable describes the soil , this one, the seed ; the former the quality of the soil, and this the vitality of the seed. II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-34

The kingdom of God further illustrated by parables. No single parable holds the entire truth in itself; therefore, by "many such parables" Jesus "spake the Word unto the multitude." Of those spoken at this time, St. Mark selects only two others besides that of the sower, and both of them, as was the first, are drawn from seeds. How suitable a simile of that kingdom, whose inherent, vital, self-expanding force is one of its most distinguishing features! These two parables stand related: the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:29

But when the fruit is ripe ( ὅταν δὲ παραδῷ ὁ καρπὸς ) . The verb here is active; it might be rendered delivereth up , or alloweth. It is a peculiar expression, though evidently meaning "when the fruit is ready." He putteth forth the sickle, because the harvest is come . As soon as Christ's work is completed, whether in the Church or in the individual, "immediately" the sickle is sent forth. As soon as a Christian is ready for heaven, God calls him away; and therefore we... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 4:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:26-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:29

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