Mark 4:18 cpdv — And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word, "

— Mark 4:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 4 — Context

15

Now there are those who are along the way, where the word is sown. And when they have heard it, Satan quickly comes and takes away the word, which was sown in their hearts.

16

And similarly, there are those who were sown upon stony ground. These, when they have heard the word, immediately accept it with gladness.

17

But they have no root in themselves, and so they are for a limited time. And when next tribulation and persecution arises because of the word, they quickly fall away.

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And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word,

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but worldly tasks, and the deception of riches, and desires about other things enter in and suffocate the word, and it is effectively without fruit.

20

And there are those who are sown upon good soil, who hear the word and accept it; and these bear fruit: some thirty, some sixty, and some one hundred.”

21

And he said to them: “Would someone enter with a lamp in order to place it under a basket or under a bed? Would it not be placed upon a lampstand?

Mark 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:18 say?
Mark 4:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word, ”
Where is Mark 4:18 in the Bible?
Mark 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read Mark 4:18 in?
Mark 4:18 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 4:18?
Mark 4:18 reads (CPDV): “And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word, ” 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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