Bible Commentary

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 28. of herself ] = of its own accord, spontaneously. It is used of the gate of St Peter’s prison opening of its own accord in Act 12:10. first the blade ] There … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:28”

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 27. spring and grow up ] We need not inquire too minutely who the Sower is, though primarily it refers to the Lord Himself. It is the property of the seed which is intended to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:27”

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 26 29. The Seed growing secretly 26. as if a man should cast seed into the ground ] This is the only parable which is peculiar to St Mark, and seems to take the place of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:26”

For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath. 25. he that hath ] Comp. Mat 13:12; Mat 25:29; Luk 8:18; Luk 19:26. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For he that hath … – See the notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:25”

And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 24. with what measure ye mete ] According to the measure of your ability and diligence as hearers, ye shall receive instruction, and be enabled … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:24”

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Mar 4:23-24 Take heed what ye hear. Instruction from the Lord to hearers In these days we have many instructions as to preaching; but our Lord principally gave directions as to hearing. The art of attention is quite as difficult as that of homiletics. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:23”

For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. There is nothing hid … – See the notes at Mat 10:26. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Mar 4:22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested. Immediate revelation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:22”

And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 21. Is a candle brought ] Rather, The lamp is not brought, is it? The article here points to the simple and indispensable furniture in every Jewish household. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:21”

And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive [it,] and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred. Mar 4:8; Mar 4:20 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased. The character of sincere hearers considered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:20”

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 19. the cares of this world ] The word rendered “cares” denotes in the original “distracting anxieties,” which, as it were, “cut a man in sunder.” St Luke expands … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:19”