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Mark 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Mark 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?”
Mark 4:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 4:13
Jesus asks: 'Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?' This mild rebuke expresses surprise at disciples' incomprehension. The Sower parable is foundational—if they don't understand this basic teaching, how will they grasp more complex truths? The verb 'know' (οἴδατε/γνώσεσθε) appears twice with different nuances: οἴδατε (intuitive knowledge) and γνώσεσθε (acquired understanding). Jesus implies the Sower parable provides hermeneutical key for understanding other parables. This parable about hearing and receiving God's word unlocks others. Reformed theology emphasizes Sc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 4:13
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“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”
“I couldn't speak to you as to spiritual”
“Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!,Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:,,,,,,,,”
“and hard to interpret”
“perceiving it”
“Have you understood all these things? They answered him”
“Explain the parable to us.”
“his disciples asked him about the parable.”