Mark 4:11 nasb — And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but those who are outside get ever…

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"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,"

— Mark 4:11, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

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"Other seeds fell into the good soil, and as they grew up and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold."

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And He was saying, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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As soon as He was alone, His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables.

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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,

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so that WHILE SEEING, THEY MAY SEE AND NOT PERCEIVE, AND WHILE HEARING, THEY MAY HEAR AND NOT UNDERSTAND, OTHERWISE THEY MIGHT RETURN AND BE FORGIVEN."

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And He *said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How will you understand all the parables?

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"The sower sows the word.

Mark 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:11 say?
Mark 4:11 in the NASB reads: “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,”
Where is Mark 4:11 in the Bible?
Mark 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 11.
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 4:11.
What translation should I read Mark 4:11 in?
Mark 4:11 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 4:11?
Mark 4:11 reads (NASB): “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,” 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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