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Mark 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Mark 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Sower
“And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.”
Mark 4:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 4:1
Jesus 'began again to teach by the sea side'—returning to familiar venue for public instruction. The crowd's size ('very great multitude') forced Him into boat while they stood on shore. This created natural amphitheater—water enhanced acoustics, distance prevented crushing crowds. The phrase 'in the sea' (ἐν τῇ θαλάσσῃ) means 'on the sea,' sitting in boat on water. His teaching method demonstrates adaptation to circumstances while maintaining priority on proclaiming truth. The setting introduces extended parable discourse (chapter 4), Jesus' characteristic teaching style using everyday images...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 4:1
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“and he taught them.”
“while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God”
“and people from every city were coming to him”
“and a great multitude followed him from Galilee”
“and sat by the seaside.”