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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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New King James Version
Mark 4:11
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,
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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 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;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
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,
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,
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 Matthew 13:1-9; Luke 8:4-8">[xr] And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: 3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air [fn] came and devoured it. 5 Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth. 6 But when the sun was up it was scorched, and because it had no root it withered away. 7 And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. 8 But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred." 9 And He said to them, [fn] "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" 10 Matthew 13:10-17; Luke 8:9,10">[xr] But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the 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
So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life.
So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life.
Genesis 4:14
Surely You have driven me out this day from the face of the ground; I shall be hidden from Your face; I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth, and it will happen that anyone who finds me will kill me."
Surely You have driven me out this day from the face of the ground; I shall be hidden from Your face; I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth, and it will happen that anyone who finds me will kill me."
Genesis 4:15
And the Lord said to him, "Therefore, [fn] whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold." And the Lord set a mark on Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him.
And the Lord said to him, "Therefore, [fn] whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold." And the Lord set a mark on Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him.
Genesis 4:16
Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and dwelt in the land of Nod on the east of Eden.
Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and dwelt in the land of Nod on the east of Eden.
Genesis 4:19
Then Lamech took for himself two wives: the name of one was Adah, and the name of the second was Zillah.
Then Lamech took for himself two wives: the name of one was Adah, and the name of the second was Zillah.
Genesis 4:20
And Adah bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.
And Adah bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.
Genesis 4:21
His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.
His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.
Genesis 4:26
26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. [fn] Then men began to call on the name of the Lord.
26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. [fn] Then men began to call on the name of the Lord.
Job 16:18
"O earth, do not cover my blood, And let my cry have no resting place!
"O earth, do not cover my blood, And let my cry have no resting place!
Isaiah 26:21
For behold, the LORD comes out of His place To punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; The earth will also disclose her blood, And will no more cover her slain.
For behold, the LORD comes out of His place To punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; The earth will also disclose her blood, And will no more cover her slain.
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.
