Mark 4:1
American King James And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered to him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
American Standard Version And again he began to teach by the sea side. And there is gathered unto him a very great multitude, so that he entered into a boat, and sat in the sea; and all the multitude were by the sea on the land.
King James And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
World English Bible Again he began to teach by the seaside. A great multitude was gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat in the sea and sat down. All the multitude were on the land by the sea.
Mark 4:2
American King James And he taught them many things by parables, and said to them in his doctrine,
American Standard Version And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching,
King James And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
World English Bible He taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,
Mark 4:3
American King James Listen; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
American Standard Version Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow:
King James Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
World English Bible “Listen! Behold, the farmer went out to sow.
Mark 4:4
American King James 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.
American Standard Version and it came to pass, as he sowed, some `seed' fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.
King James 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.
World English Bible As he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds came and devoured it.
Mark 4:5
American King James And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
American Standard Version And other fell on the rocky `ground', where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because it had no deepness of earth:
King James And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
World English Bible Others fell on the rocky ground, where it had little soil, and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.
Mark 4:6
American King James But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
American Standard Version and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
King James But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
World English Bible When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Mark 4:7
American King James And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
American Standard Version And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
King James And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
World English Bible Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Mark 4:8
American King James And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
American Standard Version And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
King James And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
World English Bible Others fell into the good ground and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. Some produced thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times as much.”
Mark 4:9
American King James And he said to them, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
American Standard Version And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
King James And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
World English Bible He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Mark 4:10
American King James And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
American Standard Version And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.
King James And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
World English Bible When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Mark 4:11
American King James 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:
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:
King James 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:
World English Bible He said to them, “To you is given the mystery of God’s Kingdom, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
Mark 4:12
American King James That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
American Standard Version that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.
King James That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
World English Bible that ‘seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.’”
Mark 4:13
American King James And he said to them, Know you not this parable? and how then will you know all parables?
American Standard Version And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?
King James And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
World English Bible He said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How will you understand all of the parables?
Mark 4:14
American King James The sower sows the word.
American Standard Version The sower soweth the word.
King James The sower soweth the word.
World English Bible The farmer sows the word.
Mark 4:15
American King James And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.
American Standard Version And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.
King James 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.
World English Bible The ones by the road are the ones where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them.
Mark 4:16
American King James And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
American Standard Version And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky `places', who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
King James And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
World English Bible These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
Mark 4:17
American King James And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
American Standard Version and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.
King James And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
World English Bible They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
Mark 4:18
American King James And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
American Standard Version And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,
King James And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
World English Bible Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,
Mark 4:19
American King James And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
American Standard Version and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
King James And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
World English Bible and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Mark 4:20
American King James And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty times, some sixty, and some an hundred.
American Standard Version And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
King James And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
World English Bible Those which were sown on the good ground are those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit, some thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times.”
Mark 4:21
American King James And he said to them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, `and' not to be put on the stand?
King James And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
World English Bible He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it put on a stand?
Mark 4:22
American King James For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
American Standard Version For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was `anything' made secret, but that it should come to light.
King James For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
World English Bible For there is nothing hidden except that it should be made known, neither was anything made secret but that it should come to light.
Mark 4:23
American King James If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
American Standard Version If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
King James If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
World English Bible If any man has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Mark 4:24
American King James And he said to them, Take heed what you hear: with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you: and to you that hear shall more be given.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete it shall be measured unto you; and more shall be given unto you.
King James And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
World English Bible He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you; and more will be given to you who hear.
Mark 4:25
American King James For he that has, to him shall be given: and he that has not, from him shall be taken even that which he has.
American Standard Version For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.
King James For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
World English Bible For whoever has, to him more will be given; and he who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.”
Mark 4:26
American King James And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
American Standard Version And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth;
King James And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
World English Bible He said, “God’s Kingdom is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,
Mark 4:27
American King James And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how.
American Standard Version and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he knoweth not how.
King James And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
World English Bible and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, though he doesn’t know how.
Mark 4:28
American King James For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
American Standard Version The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
King James For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
World English Bible For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
Mark 4:29
American King James But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
American Standard Version But when the fruit is ripe, straightway he putteth forth the sickle, because the harvest is come.
King James But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
World English Bible But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”
Mark 4:30
American King James And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
American Standard Version And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth?
King James And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
World English Bible He said, “How will we liken God’s Kingdom? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?
Mark 4:31
American King James It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
American Standard Version It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,
King James It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
World English Bible It’s like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are on the earth,
Mark 4:32
American King James But when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
American Standard Version yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof.
King James But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
World English Bible yet when it is sown, grows up and becomes greater than all the herbs, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of the sky can lodge under its shadow.”
Mark 4:33
American King James And with many such parables spoke he the word to them, as they were able to hear it.
American Standard Version And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it;
King James And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
World English Bible With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.
Mark 4:34
American King James But without a parable spoke he not to them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
American Standard Version and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.
King James But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
World English Bible Without a parable he didn’t speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything.
Mark 4:35
American King James And the same day, when the even was come, he said to them, Let us pass over to the other side.
American Standard Version And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.
King James And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
World English Bible On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side.”
Mark 4:36
American King James And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
American Standard Version And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.
King James And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
World English Bible Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. Other small boats were also with him.
Mark 4:37
American King James And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
American Standard Version And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.
King James And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
World English Bible A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled.
Mark 4:38
American King James And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say to him, Master, care you not that we perish?
American Standard Version And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?
King James And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
World English Bible He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and asked him, “Teacher, don’t you care that we are dying?”
Mark 4:39
American King James And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
American Standard Version And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
King James And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
World English Bible He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:40
American King James And he said to them, Why are you so fearful? how is it that you have no faith?
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?
King James And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
World English Bible He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?”
Mark 4:41
American King James And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
American Standard Version And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
King James And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
World English Bible They were greatly afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”