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Mark 4:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 4:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.”
Mark 4:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 4:15
Jesus explains the path-seed: 'these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.' The path (hardened by constant trampling) represents hardened hearts impervious to gospel penetration. Seed remains on surface where birds devour it. Satan actively opposes gospel reception—'cometh immediately' (εὐθὺς ἔρχεται) shows his swift response to thwart salvation. The verb 'taketh away' (αἴρει) indicates forceful removal. This reveals spiritual warfare's reality: gospel proclamation provokes s...
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Cross-References for Mark 4:15
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“walks around like a roaring lion”
“and doesn't understand it”
“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
“as he sowed”
“it is veiled in those who perish;”
“then the devil comes”
“Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?,But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?,,,,,,,,”
“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”
“lest perhaps we drift away.”