(34) He expounded.—The word may be noted as being the verb from which is formed the noun “interpretation” in 2 Peter 1:20, and so takes its place in the coincidences of phraseology which connect that Epistle with this Gospel. (See Introduction.) read more
(35-41) And the same day.—Better, in that day. See Notes on Matthew 8:23-27. The connection of the events, as given by St. Mark, seems to be precise enough, but it differs widely from that in St. Matthew and St. Luke, and it must remain uncertain which was the actual order.The other side.—The voyage was from Capernaum—from the west to the east side of the lake. read more
(36) They took him even as he was.—The phrase is peculiar to this Gospel, and seems to point to the impression made on the mind of St. Mark’s informant by the utter exhaustion that followed on the long day’s labours. St. John’s statement that our Lord, on His journey through Samaria, “being wearied . . . sat thus on the well” (John 4:6), presents an interesting parallel. read more
(37) Beat into the ship, so that it was now full.—Better, were beating upon the ship, so that it was filling. Both verbs describe continuous action. read more
Mark 4:8 The mate of an American whaler, Mr. Whalon, was captured by the cannibals of Hiva-Oa, one of the Marquesan islands, and rescued bravely by the intervention of a native Christian, Kekela, who was subsequently rewarded by President Lincoln for his gallant charity. Mr. Stevenson, in his volume In the South Seas (pp. 89, 90), quotes an extract from Kekela's letter of thanks, adding, 'I do not envy the man who can read it without emotion'. After telling of the rescue, Kekela proceeds: 'As... read more
CHAPTER 4:30-34 (Mark 4:30-34)THE MUSTARD SEED"And He said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth, yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof. And with many such parables spake He the word... read more
CHAPTER 4:35-41; 6:47-52 (Mark 4:35-41; Mark 6:47-52)THE TWO STORMS (JESUS WALKING ON THE WATER)"And on that day, when even was come, He saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side. And leaving the multitude, they take Him with them, even as He was, in the boat. And other boats were with Him. And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake Him, and... read more
Chapter 4 1. Teaching by the Seaside. The Parable of the Sower. (Mark 4:1-20 . Matthew 13:1-23 ; Luke 8:4-15 .) 2. The Word to shine forth in testimony. (Mark 4:21-25 .Luke 8:16-18; Luke 8:16-18 .) 3. The Parable of the Growth of the Seed and the Harvest. (Mark 4:26-29 .) 4. The Parable of the Mustard Seed. (Mark 4:30-34 .Matthew 13:31-35; Matthew 13:31-35 ; Luke 13:18-19 .) 5. The Storm on the sea and the wind rebuked. (Mark 4:35-41 .Matthew 8:23-27; Matthew 8:23-27 ; Luke 8:22-25... read more
4:30 {5} And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?(5) God uses a method that men never do, beginning with the least and ending with the greatest. read more
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 4:33-34
(33-34) And with many such parables.—See Notes on Matthew 13:34-35. St. Mark’s omission of the reference to Psalms 78:2, and his addition of “as they were able to hear it,” are, each of them, characteristic. It may be noted that the “many such parables” of St. Mark imply something like the series which we find in St. Matthew. read more