Mark 4:29-34 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:30-34

Parallel passage: Matthew 13:31 , Matthew 13:32 .— The mustard seed. I. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED AND THE LEAVEN . The latter parable refers rather to the growth of grace in the heart, the former to the extension of the Church in the world; the latter to the assimilating power of Divine grace in the human heart, the former to progressive development and final establishment of the Church on earth. II. THE SMALLNESS OF THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

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 ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The parable an instrument of mercy and judgment. 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 The Word of God was not wholly withdrawn. 2 .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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:34

"Without a parable spake he not unto them." To be understood of Christ's general habit or manner of teaching. It was specially characteristic of him after it became evident that the Pharisees were seeking an occasion for his destruction. This practice proved— I. THE VASTNESS OF HIS SPIRITUAL RESOURCES . 1 . When prevented from using direct statements , he adopted an indirect mode of expression. The truth was not stifled, it only assumed another form. There was not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:29

Immediately he putteth in the sickle - This is the way with the farmer. As soon as the grain is ripe it is cut down. So it is often with the Christian. As soon as he is prepared for heaven he is taken there. But we are not to press this part of the parable, as if it meant that all are removed as soon as they are fit for heaven. Every parable contains circumstances thrown in to fill up the story, which cannot be literally interpreted. In this, the circumstance of sleeping and rising cannot be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:30

Whereunto shall we liken ... - This shows the great solicitude which Jesus had to adapt his instructions to the capacity of his disciples. He sought out the most plain and striking illustrations - an example which should be followed by all the ministers of the gospel. At the same time that the instructions of the pulpit should be dignified as our Saviour’s always were they should be adapted to the capacity of the audience and easily understood. To do this the following things are necessary in a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:31-32

See the notes at Matthew 13:31-32. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:33

Spake he the word - The word of God. The doctrines of his gospel.As they were able to hear it - As they could comprehend it. They were like children; and he was obliged to lead them along cautiously and by degrees to a full understanding of the plan of salvation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:34

Without a parable spake he not unto them - That is, the things pertaining to his kingdom. On other subjects he spake without parables. On these, such was their prejudice, so many notions had they contrary to the nature of his kingdom, and so liable would plain instructions have been to give offence, that he employed this method to “insinuate” truth gradually into their minds, and to prepare them fully to understand the nature of his kingdom.They were alone - His disciples.He expounded -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 4:30-34

Mark 4:30-34. Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God, &c. See notes on Matthew 13:31-32. He spake the word unto them as they were able to hear it Adapting it to the capacity of his hearers, and speaking as plainly as he could without offending them. A rule never to be forgotten by those who instruct others. But without a parable, &c. See note on Matthew 13:34-35. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:30-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:33-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:31-32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 4:34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 4:30-34

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