Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. New Living Translation In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them. English Standard Version He did not speak to them without a parable, but privately to his own disciples he explained everything. Berean Standard Bible He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. Berean Literal Bible and He would not speak to them without parables; but privately He would explain all things to His own disciples. King James Bible But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. New King James Version But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. New American Standard Bible and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. NASB 1995 and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. NASB 1977 and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. Legacy Standard Bible and He was not speaking to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. Amplified Bible and He did not say anything to them without [using] a parable; He did, however, explain everything privately to His own disciples. Christian Standard Bible He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, he explained everything to his own disciples. Holman Christian Standard Bible And He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, He would explain everything to His own disciples. American Standard Version and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things. Contemporary English Version He did not tell them anything without using stories. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them. English Revised Version and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things. GOD'S WORD® Translation He did not speak to them without using an illustration. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them. Good News Translation He would not speak to them without using parables, but when he was alone with his disciples, he would explain everything to them. International Standard Version He did not tell them anything without using a parable, though he explained everything to his disciples in private. Majority Standard Bible He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. NET Bible He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples. New Heart English Bible And he did not speak to them without a parable; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything. Webster's Bible Translation But without a parable he spoke not to them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. Weymouth New Testament But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private. World English Bible Without a parable he didn’t speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand without an allegory He was not speaking to them, and by themselves, to His disciples He was expounding all. Berean Literal Bible and He would not speak to them without parables; but privately He would explain all things to His own disciples. Young's Literal Translation and without a simile he was not speaking to them, and by themselves, to his disciples he was expounding all. Smith's Literal Translation And without a parable spake he not to them: and apart, he solved all to his disciples. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd without parable he did not speak unto them; but apart, he explained all things to his disciples. Catholic Public Domain Version But he did not speak to them without a parable. Yet separately, he explained all things to his disciples. New American Bible Without parables he did not speak to them, but to his own disciples he explained everything in private. New Revised Standard Version he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd without parables he did not speak to them; but to his disciples, among themselves, he explained everything. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And without parables he was not speaking with them, but he expounded all things to his disciples privately. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut without a parable he did not speak to them; but when alone, he explained all things to his disciples. Godbey New Testament And without a parable He did not speak to them: and He privately expounded all things to His disciples. Haweis New Testament And without a parable spake he not unto them; but in private he explained them all to his disciples. Mace New Testament his stile in publick was figurative, but he explain'd every thing to his disciples in private. Weymouth New Testament But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private. Worrell New Testament And without a parable He spake not to them; but privately to His disciples He explained all things. Worsley New Testament And He explained all to his disciples in private. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Mustard Seed…33With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. 34 He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. 35When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.”… Cross References Matthew 13:34-35 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. / So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” John 16:25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. Matthew 13:10-11 Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Luke 8:10 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ John 16:29 His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech. John 10:6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them. John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... Psalm 78:2 I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, Proverbs 1:6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Colossians 1:26-27 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Ephesians 3:4-5 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, / which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. / Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! / For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. ... Treasury of Scripture But without a parable spoke he not to them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. when. Mark 4:10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. Mark 7:17-23 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable… Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. Jump to Previous Alone Disciples Except Explained Explaining Expounded Expounding Figurative Language Parable Private Privately Simile Speak Speaking Story Themselves UsingJump to Next Alone Disciples Except Explained Explaining Expounded Expounding Figurative Language Parable Private Privately Simile Speak Speaking Story Themselves UsingMark 4 1. The parable of the sower,14. and the meaning thereof. 21. We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others. 26. The parable of the seed growing secretly; 30. and of the mustard seed. 35. Jesus stills the storm on the sea. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. Jesus frequently used parables as a teaching method, which were simple stories with profound spiritual truths. This approach was common in Jewish teaching, allowing listeners to engage with the narrative and uncover deeper meanings. Parables served to reveal truths to those open to understanding while concealing them from those who were not receptive (Matthew 13:13-15). This method fulfilled the prophecy in Psalm 78:2, where it is said that the Messiah would speak in parables. Parables also reflect the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as Proverbs, which uses everyday situations to convey moral and spiritual lessons. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus- The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching the crowds using parables and later explaining them to His disciples. 2. Disciples - The close followers of Jesus who receive private explanations of the parables. 3. Crowds - The larger group of people who listen to Jesus' teachings in parables but do not receive the private explanations. 4. Parables - A teaching method used by Jesus, involving simple accounts with deeper spiritual meanings. 5. Private Explanation - The act of Jesus explaining the deeper meanings of parables to His disciples in private. Teaching Points The Purpose of ParablesParables serve to reveal and conceal truth, depending on the spiritual receptivity of the listener. They invite deeper reflection and engagement with the message of the Kingdom of God. The Role of the Disciples As followers of Christ, the disciples are given deeper insights into His teachings. This highlights the importance of a close relationship with Jesus to gain understanding. Spiritual Discernment Understanding spiritual truths requires discernment, which comes from a relationship with God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Importance of Private Study Just as Jesus explained parables privately to His disciples, believers today are encouraged to seek personal study and reflection to gain deeper understanding of Scripture. Application of Parables Believers are called to apply the lessons of parables to their lives, allowing the teachings of Jesus to transform their hearts and actions.(34) He expounded.--The word may be noted as being the verb from which is formed the noun "interpretation" in 2Peter 1:20, and so takes its place in the coincidences of phraseology which connect that Epistle with this Gospel. (See Introduction.) Greek He did not say [anything]ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. without χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition Strong's 5565: Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. a parable. παραβολῆς (parabolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. privately ἰδίαν (idian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. He explained ἐπέλυεν (epelyen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1956: To loose, release; I solve, settle, explain, interpret, decide. From epi and luo; to solve further, i.e. to explain, decide. all things πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. to His τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίοις (idiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. disciples. μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. Links Mark 4:34 NIVMark 4:34 NLT Mark 4:34 ESV Mark 4:34 NASB Mark 4:34 KJV Mark 4:34 BibleApps.com Mark 4:34 Biblia Paralela Mark 4:34 Chinese Bible Mark 4:34 French Bible Mark 4:34 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 4:34 Without a parable he didn't speak (Mar Mk Mr) |
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