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Mark 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Mark 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,”
Mark 4:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 4:2
And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine. Jesus' teaching method through parables (παραβολαῖς, parabolais) represents a divine pedagogical strategy. A parable (from παραβολή, parabolē, 'to cast alongside') places a spiritual truth alongside a familiar earthly story, illuminating divine realities through accessible imagery. Jesus taught 'many things' (πολλά, polla)—not a single lesson but comprehensive kingdom instruction using multiple parables. The phrase 'in his doctrine' (ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ, en tē didachē autou) indicates this was His characteristic tea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 4:2
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“To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,,And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:,,,,,,,,”
“and said to them in parables”
“he didn't speak to them”
“saying”
“and said to him”
“I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”
“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,,And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,,,,,,,,,”
“when Jesus had finished saying these things”
“as they were able to hear it.”