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28 For the earth ayields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.  
29 But when the grain ripens, immediately ahe puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”  

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

30 Then He said, a“To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it?  
31 It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth;
32 but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade.”

Jesus’ Use of Parables

33 aAnd with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it.  
34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, aHe explained all things to His disciples.  
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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Mark 4:30

Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? - How amiable is this carefulness of Jesus! How instructive to the preachers of his word! He is not solicitous to seek fine turns of eloquence to charm the minds of his auditors, nor to draw such descriptions and comparisons as may surprise them: but studies only to make himself understood; to instruct to advantage; to give true ideas of faith and holiness; and to find out such expressions as may render necessary truths easy and intelligible to the meanest capacities. The very wisdom of God seems to be at a loss to find out expressions low enough for the slow apprehensions of men.

How dull and stupid is the creature! How wise and good the Creator! And how foolish the preacher who uses fine and hard words in his preaching, which, though admired by the shallow, convey no instruction to the multitude.


 
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