Mark 4:2 kjv — And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

King James Version

"And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,"

— Mark 4:2, King James Version

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Mark 4 — Context

1

And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.

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And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

3

Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

4

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

5

And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

Mark 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:2 say?
Mark 4:2 in the King James Version reads: “And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,”
Where is Mark 4:2 in the Bible?
Mark 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read Mark 4:2 in?
Mark 4:2 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 4:2?
Mark 4:2 reads (KJV): “And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,” 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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