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Myles Coverdale Bible
Mark 4:11
And he sayde vnto the: Vnto you it is geuen, to knowe the mystery of the kyngdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all thinges happen by parables,
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Christian Standard Bible®
He answered them, “The secret
He answered them, “The secret
King James Version (1611)
And he said vnto them, Unto you it is giuen to know the mystery of the kingdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
And he said vnto them, Unto you it is giuen to know the mystery of the kingdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
King James Version
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
English Standard Version
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables,
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables,
New American Standard Bible
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but for those who are outside, everything comes in parables,
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but for those who are outside, everything comes in parables,
New Century Version
Jesus said, "You can know the secret about the kingdom of God. But to other people I tell everything by using stories
Jesus said, "You can know the secret about the kingdom of God. But to other people I tell everything by using stories
Amplified Bible
He said to them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you [who have teachable hearts], but those who are outside [the unbelievers, the spiritually blind] get everything in parables,
He said to them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you [who have teachable hearts], but those who are outside [the unbelievers, the spiritually blind] get everything in parables,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but those who are outside get everything in parables,
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but those who are outside get everything in parables,
Legacy Standard Bible
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, everything comes in parables,
And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, everything comes in parables,
Berean Standard Bible
He replied, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside, everything is expressed in parables,
He replied, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside, everything is expressed in parables,
Contemporary English Version
He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.
He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.
Complete Jewish Bible
He answered them, "To you the secret of the Kingdom of God has been given; but to those outside, everything is in parables,
He answered them, "To you the secret of the Kingdom of God has been given; but to those outside, everything is in parables,
Darby Translation
And he said to them, To you is given [to know] the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them who are without, all things are done in parables,
And he said to them, To you is given [to know] the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them who are without, all things are done in parables,
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus said, "Only you can know the secret truth about God's kingdom. But to those other people I tell everything by using stories.
Jesus said, "Only you can know the secret truth about God's kingdom. But to those other people I tell everything by using stories.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he saide vnto them, To you it is giuen to knowe the mysterie of the kingdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all thinges bee done in parables,
And he saide vnto them, To you it is giuen to knowe the mysterie of the kingdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all thinges bee done in parables,
George Lamsa Translation
And Jesus said to them, To you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the outsiders everything has to be explained by parables.
And Jesus said to them, To you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the outsiders everything has to be explained by parables.
Good News Translation
"You have been given the secret of the Kingdom of God," Jesus answered. "But the others, who are on the outside, hear all things by means of parables,
"You have been given the secret of the Kingdom of God," Jesus answered. "But the others, who are on the outside, hear all things by means of parables,
Lexham English Bible
And he said to them, "To you has been granted the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside everything is in parables,
And he said to them, "To you has been granted the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside everything is in parables,
Literal Translation
And He said to them, To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to these, those outside, all things are being given in parables,
And He said to them, To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to these, those outside, all things are being given in parables,
American Standard Version
And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
Bible in Basic English
And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;
And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;
Hebrew Names Version
He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
International Standard Version
He said to them, "The secret about the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside, everything comes in parables1 Corinthians 5:12; Colossians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; 1 Timothy 3:7;">[xr]
He said to them, "The secret about the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside, everything comes in parables1 Corinthians 5:12; Colossians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; 1 Timothy 3:7;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And Jeshu said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of Aloha; but to those without every thing is in parables:
And Jeshu said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of Aloha; but to those without every thing is in parables:
Murdock Translation
And Jesus said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them without, all is in similitudes:
And Jesus said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them without, all is in similitudes:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he sayde vnto them: To you it is geuen to knowe the misterie of the kingdome of God: But vnto them that are without, all thynges are done by parables,
And he sayde vnto them: To you it is geuen to knowe the misterie of the kingdome of God: But vnto them that are without, all thynges are done by parables,
English Revised Version
And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:
World English Bible
He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are in parables:
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are in parables:
Weymouth's New Testament
"To you," He replied, "has been entrusted the secret truth concerning the Kingdom of God; but to those others outside your number all this is spoken in figurative language;
"To you," He replied, "has been entrusted the secret truth concerning the Kingdom of God; but to those others outside your number all this is spoken in figurative language;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he seide to hem, To you it is youun to knowe the priuete of the kyngdom of God. But to hem that ben with outforth, alle thingis be maad in parablis, that thei seynge se,
And he seide to hem, To you it is youun to knowe the priuete of the kyngdom of God. But to hem that ben with outforth, alle thingis be maad in parablis, that thei seynge se,
Update Bible Version
And he said to them, To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to those that are outside, all things are done in parables:
And he said to them, To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to those that are outside, all things are done in parables:
Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
New English Translation
He said to them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
He said to them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
New King James Version
And He said to them, "To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,
And He said to them, "To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,
New Living Translation
He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,
He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,
New Life Bible
He said to them, "You were given the secrets about the holy nation of God. Everything is told in picture-stories to those who are outside the holy nation of God.
He said to them, "You were given the secrets about the holy nation of God. Everything is told in picture-stories to those who are outside the holy nation of God.
New Revised Standard
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside, everything comes in parables;
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside, everything comes in parables;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and he was saying unto them - To you, the sacred secret hath been given of the kingdom of God, whereas, to them who are outside, in parables are all things coming to pass, - that
and he was saying unto them - To you, the sacred secret hath been given of the kingdom of God, whereas, to them who are outside, in parables are all things coming to pass, - that
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are done in parables:
And he said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all things are done in parables:
Revised Standard Version
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables;
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables;
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he sayde vnto the. To you it is geve to knowe the mistery of the kyngdome of God. But vnto them that are wt out shall all thinges be done in similitudes:
And he sayde vnto the. To you it is geve to knowe the mistery of the kyngdome of God. But vnto them that are wt out shall all thinges be done in similitudes:
Young's Literal Translation
and he said to them, `To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;
and he said to them, `To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;
Mace New Testament (1729)
he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,
he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,
Simplified Cowboy Version
He told them, "The secret of the Boss's outfit has been given to you. But for the sake of everyone else, I teach with stories
He told them, "The secret of the Boss's outfit has been given to you. But for the sake of everyone else, I teach with stories
Contextual Overview
1 And he begane agayne to teach by ye seeside. And there gathered moch people vnto him, so that he wente in to a shippe, and sat vpon the water. And all the people stode vpon the londe by the see syde. 2 And he preached longe vnto the by parables, and sayde vnto the in his doctryne: 3 Herken to, beholde, there wente out a sower to sowe: 4 & it happened whyle he was sowinge, that some fell by the waye syde. Then came the foules vnder the heauen, and ate it vp. 5 Some fell vpon stonye grounde, where it had not moch earth: and anone it came vp, because it had not depe earth. 6 Now wha the Sonne arose, it caught heate: and in so moch as it had no rote, it wythred awaye. 7 And some fel amonge the thornes, & the thornes grew vp, and choked it, and it gaue no frute. 8 And some fell vpon a good grounde, which gaue frute, that came vp and grew. And some bare thirtie folde, and some sixtie folde, and some an hundreth folde, 9 And he sayde vnto them: Who so hath eares to heare, let him heare. 10 And whan he was alone, they that were aboute him wt the twolue, axed him concernynge this parable.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Unto you: Matthew 11:25, Matthew 13:11, Matthew 13:12, Matthew 13:16, Matthew 16:17, Luke 8:10, Luke 10:21-24, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 2:4-10, Titus 3:3-7, James 1:16-18, 1 John 5:20
them: 1 Corinthians 5:12, 1 Corinthians 5:13, Colossians 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:12, 1 Timothy 3:7
all these: Matthew 13:13
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 9:2 - all Proverbs 1:6 - a proverb Proverbs 18:1 - seeketh Isaiah 8:16 - among Daniel 12:10 - but the wise Mark 4:2 - by parables Mark 8:29 - But Mark 12:1 - he began Romans 11:8 - eyes 1 Corinthians 4:1 - mysteries 1 Corinthians 14:2 - howbeit Colossians 1:26 - now
Cross-References
Genesis 3:14
Then sayde the LORDE God vnto the serpent: Because thou hast done this, cursed be thou aboue all catell and aboue all beastes of the felde. Vpon thy bely shalt thou go, & earth shalt thou eate all the dayes of thy life.
Then sayde the LORDE God vnto the serpent: Because thou hast done this, cursed be thou aboue all catell and aboue all beastes of the felde. Vpon thy bely shalt thou go, & earth shalt thou eate all the dayes of thy life.
Genesis 4:14
Beholde, thou castest me out this daye from out of ye londe, and from yi sight must I hyde myself, and must be a vagabunde and a rennagate vpon ye earth. And thus shal it go with me: that who so fyndeth me, shal slaye me.
Beholde, thou castest me out this daye from out of ye londe, and from yi sight must I hyde myself, and must be a vagabunde and a rennagate vpon ye earth. And thus shal it go with me: that who so fyndeth me, shal slaye me.
Genesis 4:15
But the LORDE sayde thus vnto him: Who so euer slayeth Cain, it shalbe auenged seuenfolde. And the LORDE put a marck vpon Cain, that no man which founde him, shulde kyll him.
But the LORDE sayde thus vnto him: Who so euer slayeth Cain, it shalbe auenged seuenfolde. And the LORDE put a marck vpon Cain, that no man which founde him, shulde kyll him.
Genesis 4:16
So Cain wente out from ye face of the LORDE, and dwelt in the lande Nod, vpon the east syde of Eden.
So Cain wente out from ye face of the LORDE, and dwelt in the lande Nod, vpon the east syde of Eden.
Genesis 4:19
And Lamech toke him two wyues: ye one was called Ada, & the other Zilla.
And Lamech toke him two wyues: ye one was called Ada, & the other Zilla.
Genesis 4:20
And Ada bare Iabel, of whom came they that dwelt in tentes and had catell.
And Ada bare Iabel, of whom came they that dwelt in tentes and had catell.
Genesis 4:21
And his brothers name was Iuball: Of him came they that occupied harpes & pypes.
And his brothers name was Iuball: Of him came they that occupied harpes & pypes.
Genesis 4:26
And Seth begat a sonne also, and called him Enos. At the same tyme beganne men to call vpon the name of the LORDE.
And Seth begat a sonne also, and called him Enos. At the same tyme beganne men to call vpon the name of the LORDE.
Job 16:18
O earth, couer not my bloude, and let my crienge fynde no rowme.
O earth, couer not my bloude, and let my crienge fynde no rowme.
Isaiah 26:21
For beholde, the LORDE wil go out of his habitacion, & vyset the wickednes of the that dwell vpon earth. He wil discouer the bloude that she hath deuoured, she shal neuer hyde the, that she hath murthured.
For beholde, the LORDE wil go out of his habitacion, & vyset the wickednes of the that dwell vpon earth. He wil discouer the bloude that she hath deuoured, she shal neuer hyde the, that she hath murthured.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he said unto them,.... His disciples;
unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; or the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, the secrets of the Gospel dispensation, the mysterious doctrines of grace;
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but unto them that are without; "to strangers", as the Syriac and Arabic versions render it, who were not the disciples of Christ, nor admitted to any intimacy with him; who came only to amuse themselves with the sight of his person and miracles:
all [these] things are done in parables; are wrapped up in dark sayings, and figurative expressions, the sound of which they heard, and might be pleased with the pretty similes made use of, but understood not the spiritual meaning of them.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 13:10-17. On Mark 4:12, see the notes at John 12:39-40.
When he was alone - That is, separate from the multitude. When he withdrew from the multitude a few followed him for the purpose of more instruction.
Mark 4:13
Know ye not this parable? - This which is so plain and obvious.
How then will ye know all parables? - Those which are more difficult and obscure. As they were themselves to be âteachers,â it was important that they should be acquainted with the whole system of religion - of much more importance for them at that time than for the mass of the people.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Mark 4:11. Unto you it is given to know — γνÏναι, to know, is omitted by ABKL, ten others, the Coptic, and one of the Itala. The omission of this word makes a material alteration in the sense; for without it the passage may be read thus: - To you the mystery of the kingdom of God is given; but all these things are transacted in parables to those without. Griesbach leaves it doubtful. And Professor White says, probabiliter delendum. I should be inclined to omit it, were it not found in the parallel passages in Matthew and Luke, in neither of whom it is omitted by any MS. or version. See the dissertation on parabolical writing at the end of Matthew 13:58.
