Mark 4:10 cpdv — And when he was alone, the twelve, who were with him, questioned him about the parable.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he was alone, the twelve, who were with him, questioned him about the parable. "

— Mark 4:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 4 — Context

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And some fell among thorns. And the thorns grew up and suffocated it, and it did not produce fruit.

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And some fell on good soil. And it brought forth fruit that grew up, and increased, and yielded: some thirty, some sixty, and some one hundred.”

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And he said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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And when he was alone, the twelve, who were with him, questioned him about the parable.

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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, everything is presented in parables:

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‘so that, seeing, they may see, and not perceive; and hearing, they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they may be converted, and their sins would be forgiven them.’ ”

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And he said to them: “Do you not understand this parable? And so, how will you understand all the parables?

Mark 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:10 say?
Mark 4:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he was alone, the twelve, who were with him, questioned him about the parable. ”
Where is Mark 4:10 in the Bible?
Mark 4:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 10.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 4:10.
What translation should I read Mark 4:10 in?
Mark 4:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 4:10?
Mark 4:10 reads (CPDV): “And when he was alone, the twelve, who were with him, questioned him about the parable. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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