In this chapter, we have, I. The Parable Explained. This sacrifice they offered to the honour of Christ; they said, What manner of man is this? If the disciples deliver that to the church, which they have received of the Lord, they shall be led more into the secret of the Lord. (2.) Mark's report is nearly that of Matthew Mark 4:1-20 Matthew 13:1-23, word for word, as well as of the explanation that follows. The Storm on the Sea. Jesus took his message to the seashore and the open sky and delivered the parable of the sower ( Mark 4:1-9 ), explained it ( Mark 4:10-20 ), and gave a number of sentence sermons ( Mark 4:21-25 ). Those that would improve in knowledge, must be made sensible of their ignorance. 12:5. The word of command with which Christ rebuked the storm, we have here, and had not in Matthew, v. 39. 18:14. 6. The parables are meant to illumine, but human's evil hearts and motives, not God, block the light. Compare Luke 8:22-25 . That the beginnings of the gospel kingdom would be very small, like that which is one of the least of all seeds. Note, The words of Christ demand attention, and those who speak from him, may command it, and should stir it up; even that which as yet we do not thoroughly understand, or not rightly, we must carefully attend to, believing it to be both intelligible and weighty, that at length we may understand it; we shall find more in Christ’s sayings than at first there seemed to be. But these parables he expounded to them, when they were alone. The parable of the seed growing gradually, but insensibly (v. 26–29). It will come up; though it seem lost and buried under the clods, it will find or make its way through them. 5. Mark 4:4, KJV: "And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up." Compare Luke 8:4-15 . The difference between a grain of mustard seed and a great tree, is nothing to that between a young convert on earth and a glorified saint in heaven. Those that have but little of the world, may yet be ruined by an indulgence of the body. Mark 4:22). The parable of the grain of mustard-seed, and a general account of Christ’s parables (v. 30–34). The exposition of it to the disciples. Mark 4:4, ESV: "And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it." They found it good to be about Christ; the nearer him the better; good to be with the twelve, to be conversant with those that are intimate with him. He shows them what a shame it was, that they needed such particular explanations of the word they heard, and did not apprehend it at first. Mark 4 Commentary, this commentary has been valued for generations and consulted by Bible scholars everywhere Mark 4:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Mark 4:12, NIV: "so that, ''they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!''" The husbandman cannot describe how it comes up; it is one of the mysteries of nature; It springs and grows up, he knows not how, v. 27. 4. In the kingdom of grace, as in nature, we are laborers together with God; the results of our work depend on him, and for the perfection of these results he takes his own time ( 1 Cor. 4:1-20 This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. Here is a question Christ put to them before he expounded it, which we had not in Matthew (v. 13); "Know ye not this parable? But as, when he tarries, he doth not tarry (Hab. Never were there such great things undertaken by such an inconsiderable handful, as that of the discipling of the nations by the ministry of the apostles; nor a work that was to end in such great glory, as the work of grace raised from such weak and unlikely beginnings. The good seed of the gospel sown in the world, and sown in the heart, doth by degrees produce wonderful effects, but without noise (v. 26, etc. The disciples in the boat. Mark 4:15 "And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts." Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry [1706]. Many that have heard Christ himself preach in their streets, will hereafter be bidden to depart from him; those therefore who place all their religion in hearing, as if that alone would save them, do but deceive themselves, and build their hope upon the sand, Jam. Mark 4 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this set of commentaries by Charles Box covers 26 books of the Old and New Testaments. They did not put to sea, till they had sent away the multitude, that is, had given to each of them that which they came for, and answered all their requests; for he sent none home complaining that they had attended him in vain. III. Study the bible online using commentary on Mark 4 and more! Some growths are quicker than others, but in all there is growth. The dew by which the seed is brought up tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men, Mic. When he had been labouring in the word and doctrine all day, instead of reposing himself, he exposeth himself, to teach us not to think of a constant remaining rest till we come to heaven. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! Mark 4 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a free-flowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. Let us only observe here. A word of comfort to us, that, be the storm of trouble ever so loud, ever so strong, Jesus Christ can lay it with a word’s speaking. 35. Mark’s Good News. 4:35. 13:13. (MacDonald) These parables in Mark are unlike the other Markan parables for two different reasons. Natura nil facit per saltum—Nature does nothing abruptly. When those that receive the gospel aright, have finished their course, the harvest comes, when they shall be gathered as wheat into God’s barn (Mt. Take heed what you hear. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. Unto the other side. If the seed be sown on good ground, if the heart be humble, and holy, and heavenly, there will be good fruit, and it will abound sometimes even to a hundred fold, such a crop as Isaac reaped, Gen. 26:12. 4:21 "lamp" The first two questions of Mark 4:21 grammatically expect a "no" answer. Mark’s Gospel is a gospel of deeds. IV. 3. It is the ruin of hypocrites, that they have no root; they do not act from a living fixed principle; they do not mind heart-work, and without that religion is nothing; for he is the Christian, that is one inwardly. Many who are lighted as candles, put themselves under a bed, or under a bushel: they do not manifest grace themselves, nor minister grace to others; they have estates, and do no good with them; have their limbs and senses, wit and learning perhaps, but nobody is the better for them; they have spiritual gifts, but do not use them; like a taper in an urn, they burn to themselves. 2. Both admonitions are very important. 1. Then those who exhibit the fruit are to be gathered into the church. They awoke Christ. That the perfection of it will be very great; When it grows up, it becomes greater than all herbs. Surely more than a man, for even the winds and the seas obey him. The heated air about the sea invites the rush of cold waves from the mountains. These were set on, not a candlestick, but a light stand. All rights reserved. It comes to perfection at last (v. 29); When the fruit is brought forth, that is, when it is ripe, and ready to be delivered into the owner’s hand; then he puts in the sickle. See note on Matt. (1.) Commentaries for Mark Chapter 4 The parable of the sower. Fifthly, The devil is very busy about loose, careless hearers, as the fowls of the air go about the seed that lies above ground; when the heart, like the highway, is unploughed, unhumbled, when it lies common, to be trodden on by every passenger, as theirs that are great company-keepers, then the devil is like the fowls; he comes swiftly, and carries away the word ere we are aware. 1. 2. Proud member 29. Mark 4 Bible Commentary. 65:7, and 93:3, 4. Note, 1. Mark 4 Bible Commentary. of The Grain of Mustard Seed. We should hear attentively, earnestly and devoutly the word of the Lord. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. 45:15. This is fruit, and it will abound to our account. 4. 2. 5. 27. And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? By his thus instructing them, they were made able to instruct others; as candles are lighted, not to be covered, but to be placed on a candlestick, that they may give light to a room. They took him even as he was, that is, in the same dress that he was in when he preached, without any cloak to throw over him, which he ought to have had, to keep him warm, when he went to sea at night, especially after preaching. 9. Or, They sent them away with a solemn blessing; for Christ came into the world, not only to pronounce, but to command, and to give, the blessing.4. Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for fear to such a degree as this. Coffman's Commentaries on the BibleMark 4. 34. This is, (1.) It was out of the way, when they had occasion for it, and so it was as if they had not had it. Note, Sometimes when the church is in a storm, Christ seems as if he were asleep, unconcerned in the troubles of his people, and regardless of their prayers, and doth not presently appear for their relief. 28. For notes on the parable of the Sower see Matt. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! Thirdly, Many are much affected with the word for the present, who yet receive no abiding benefit by it. Those follow the Lamb aright, that follow him wherever he goes. 28:24–26); they must not observe winds and clouds (Eccl. They had feared the power and wrath of the Creator in the storm, and that fear had torment and amazement in it; but now they feared the power and grace of the Redeemer in the calm; they feared the Lord and his goodness, and it had pleasure and satisfaction in it, and by it they gave glory to Christ, as Jonah’s mariners, who, when the sea ceased from her raging, feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, Jon. 26. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Mark 4:35-41 . 13:3, etc. That seeing they may see. The word of God, the Gospel. '”" Such an astounding display of power, the control of the storm in which men are as helpless as infants, filled them with awe. We must not hence infer that we may be careless of our health, but we may learn hence not to be over nice and solicitous about the body. Probably, these little ships carried those who were desirous to go along with Christ, for the benefit of his preaching and miracles on the other side. Here it is, How is it that ye have no faith? It concerns those who hear the word of the gospel, to mark what they hear, and to make a good use of it, because their weal or woe depends upon it; what he had said before he saith again, If any man have ears to hear, let him hear, v. 23. Victory Over Dangers Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction: The Gospel of Mark has been described as a book of Mighty Works. Though thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, yet God will give to every seed its own body; though at first it is but a tender blade, which the frost may nip, or the foot may crush, yet it will increase to the ear, to the full corn in the ear. THE CONTEXT. The seed cast into the ground will spring. Jesus’ role as teacher is important in this Gospel. Those only who are converted, have their sins forgiven them: and it is the misery of unconverted souls, that they lie under unpardoned guilt. Jesus … These memories of Christ are what expresses his humanity. After a field is sown with corn, how soon is the surface of it altered! Ver. 13:1-23. When Christ seems as if he slept in a storm, he is awaked by the prayers of his people; when we know not what to do, our eye must be to him (2 Chr. Having thus prepared them for it, he gives them the interpretation of the parable of the sower, as we had it before in Matthew. It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. II. In the great … A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. It is possible that these words, as well as verse 24 , were not spoken on this day, but borrowed from the Sermon on the Mount, because they are parables of a certain kind. Lastly, No good fruit is to be expected but from good seed. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear --beautiful allusion to the succession of similar stages, though not definitely marked periods, in the Christian life, and generally in the kingdom of God. 1:16. 28. What manner of being could he be whom storm, wind, and sea obeyed? 2. Note, It will help us to put a value upon the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, to consider the deplorable state of those who want such privileges, especially that they are out of the ordinary way of conversion; lest they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. In the New Testament the word parable is used to refer to all these sorts of comparisons and others, too, including proverbs and riddles. If ye be faithful servants to him, he will be a faithful Master to you: with the upright he will show himself upright.". If we do not use, we lose, what we have; From him that hath not, that doeth no good with what he hath, and so hath it in vain, is as if he had it not, shall be taken even that which he hath. They feared a great fear; so the original reads it. It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. When they feared the winds and the seas, it was for want of the reverence they ought to have had for Christ. 5:2. Thus we know not how the Spirit by the word makes a change in the heart, any more than we can account for the blowing of the wind, which we hear the sound of, but cannot tell whence it comes, or whither it goes. Those may suspect their faith, who can entertain such a thought as that Christ careth not though his people perish, and Christ justly takes it ill. Lastly, The impression this miracle made upon the disciples, is here differently expressed. He that made the seas, can make them quiet. We see above again, that the Word of God never varies. It is just with God to say of those that will not see, that they shall not see, and to hide from their eyes, who only look about them with a great deal of carelessness, and never look before them with any concern upon the things that belong to their peace. He scatters it, in order to the increase of it. God carries on his work insensibly and without noise, but insuperably and without fail. Methinks Christ’s carrying his doctrine into a ship, and preaching it thence, was a presage of his sending the gospel to the isles of the Gentiles, and the shipping off of the kingdom of God (that rich cargo) from the Jewish nation, to be sent to a people that would bring forth more of the fruits of it. Here seems to be a new convenience found out, which had not been used before, though he had before preached by the sea side (ch. 10. 58:2); of Herod, that he heard John gladly (ch. That Christ now accepts the services which are done to him by an honest heart from a good principle; from the fruit of the gospel taking place and working in the soul, Christ gathers in a harvest of honour to himself. To gratify the nice and more genteel sort of people that had seats, chief seats, in the synagogue, and did not care for hearing a sermon any where else, he did not preach always by the sea side, but, having liberty, went often into the synagogue, and taught there; yet, to gratify the poor, the mob, that could not get room in the synagogue, he did not always preach there, but began again to teach by the sea side, where they could come within hearing. The secret of the Lord was with them. We must be cautious, and stand upon our guard, lest we be imposed upon. Should sleep, and rise, etc. They took him even as he was, that is, in the same dress that he was in when he preached, without any cloak to throw over him, which he ought to have had, to keep him warm, when he went to sea at night, especially after preaching. Should cast seed. What is used for Christ, he will take particular care of. Though he may close his eyes, yet not his heart. There arose a great storm. 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