Mark 4:30

Mark 4:30

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.

Wind and Wave Obey Jesus

35 ^aOn the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”

36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him.

Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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How shall we liken? (Pwv omoiwswmen) Deliberative first aorist subjunctive. This question alone in Mark. So with the other question:

In what parable shall we set it forth? (en tini authn parabolh qwmen). Deliberative second aorist subjunctive. The graphic question draws the interest of the hearers (we) by fine tact. Luke 13:18 f. retains the double question which Matthew 13:31 f. does not have, though he has it in a very different context, probably an illustration of Christ's favourite sayings often repeated to different audiences as is true of all teachers and preachers.

**Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Mark 4:30:**

Luke 13:19
Acts 20:15

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