Mark 4:18 web — Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,

World English Bible

"Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,"

— Mark 4:18, World English Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

15

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.

16

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.

17

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

18

Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,

19

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.

20

Those which were sown on the good ground are those who hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, some thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times."

21

He said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a stand?

Mark 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:18 say?
Mark 4:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard 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 (WEB): “Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard 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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