Mark 4:13 asv — And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?

American Standard Version

"And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables? "

— Mark 4:13, American Standard Version

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Mark 4 — Context

10

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

11

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:

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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.

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And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?

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The sower soweth the word.

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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.

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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;

Mark 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:13 say?
Mark 4:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables? ”
Where is Mark 4:13 in the Bible?
Mark 4:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Mark 4:13 in?
Mark 4:13 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 4:13?
Mark 4:13 reads (ASV): “And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the 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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