Mark 4:8 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

The foregoing chapter began with Christ's entering into the synagogue (Mark 4:1); this chapter begins with Christ's teaching again by the sea side. Thus he changed his method, that if possible all might be reached and wrought upon. To gratify the nice and more genteel sort of people that had seats, chief seats, in the synagogue, and did not care for hearing a sermon any where else, he did not preach always by the sea side, but, having liberty, went often into the synagogue, and taught there;... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 4:3-9

4:3-9 "Listen! Look! The sower went out to sow. As he was sowing, some seed fell along the roadside; and the birds came and devoured it. Some fell upon rocky ground where it did not have much earth; and it sprang up immediately, because it had no depth of earth, but, when the sun rose, it was scorched, and it was withered away, because it had no root. Some fell among thorns; and the thorns crowded in on it until they choked the life out of it, and it did not yield any fruit. And some fen on... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:8

And other fell on good ground ,.... The word was preached to some whose hearts were disposed by the Spirit and grace of God to receive it; and their understandings were enlightened by it; and they had a savoury and comfortable experience of the truths of it, it coming with power to them; it was a good word to them, and through the grace of God they became good by it; a good work of grace was wrought upon their souls, and they were filled with all goodness and righteousness: and did yield... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

Spiritual sowing. It is a picturesque and memorable sight. Multitudes of people, of all classes and from every part of the land, have assembled on the western shore of the Galilean lake, where Jesus is daily occupied in teaching and in healing. To protect himself from the pressure of the crowd, and the better to command his audience, Jesus steps into a boat, and pushes off a few yards from the beach. There, with the fair landscape before him, corn-fields covering the slopes, the birds of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

The process of truth in the soul. " Word" in the parable stands for truth in general. It is the Greek logos , which contains everything relating to ideas and the reception of them. I. THE RELATION OF TRUTH TO THE SOUL . It is mysterious, because in it the secret of life lies. We know certain things about the seed; we know certain things about the soil; we know that their contact is necessary that germination and growth may take place. Sight, experience, teach us... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

Parallel passages: Matthew 13:1-23 ; Luke 8:4-18 .— Parabolic teaching. I. THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER . 1 . Benefit of acquaintance with Scripture topography. To the right comprehension of Scripture acquaintance with Scripture topography is indispensable. This is easily obtainable at the present day from several books of travels now accessible to all. Much may be gained in this way even by those who have not had any opportunity of visiting Bible lands. 2 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-25

The duty of faithfully hearing the Word. H e who taught by every act of his life, and who had already given many most important lessons with his lips, now, after the interruptions just recorded, "began to teach" more formally. It was "by the seaside," the multitude standing "by the sea on the land," and he "entered into a boat, and sat in the sea." "He taught them many things in parables." The first of these and one of the chief of the parables and the chiefest of all on the subject of "... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:3-8

Hearken ( ακούετε ). This word is introduced in St. Mark's narrative only; and it is very suitable to the warning at verse 9, "he hath ears to hear, let him hear. The sower went forth to sow . The scope of this beautiful parable is this: Christ teaches us that he is the Sower, that is, the great Preacher of the gospel among men. 1 . But not all who hear the gospel believe it and receive it; just as some of the seed sown fell by the wayside, on the hard footpath, where it could not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:3-9

Christ's claim upon the attention of men. "Hearken!" "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear!" A frequent peculiarity in Christ's speech. It is well to note when he uses it. It is the whisper of Christ. John seems to have caught and represented this manner of the Master most closely. I. THE VALUE OF THE STATEMENTS OF THE GOSPEL . 1 . Affecting the personal interest of every one. Happiness or misery, life or death. 2 . Determining the character of every one. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:4-8

Human hearts tested by truth. " The seed is the Word." Such is the interpretation given by the Lord himself, in his exposition of the parable of the sower. In other words, the seed represents the truth uttered by Christ and embodied in Christ, who is himself declared to be the everlasting Word ( John 1:1 ). This heavenly seed is the gift of God. It has life in itself ( John 5:26 ); it is the germ of life to the world; and, when it is received, it brings forth those "fruits of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 4:3-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 4:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:3-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:3-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:4-8

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