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Mark 4:27 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Mark 4:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 4 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.”
Mark 4:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 4:27
Jesus continues: 'And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.' The farmer's normal routine ('sleep, rise night and day') continues while mysterious growth occurs. The phrase 'he knoweth not how' (ὡς οὐκ οἶδεν αὐτός) emphasizes human ignorance of growth mechanics. Ancient farmers couldn't explain biology, photosynthesis, or cellular reproduction—they trusted seed's life-force. Spiritually, ministers don't fully understand how the Spirit regenerates hearts, but they trust God's word's power. This guards against both taking credit for resu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 4:27
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“nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; even so you don't know the work of God who does all.”
“brothers”
“that man can't find out the work that is done under the sun”
“you don't sow the body that will be”
“'You must be born anew.'”
“But grow in grace”