Mark 4:20 asv — And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfol…

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"And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. "

— Mark 4:20, American Standard Version

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Mark 4 — Context

17

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

18

And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,

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and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

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And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.

21

And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?

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For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.

23

If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Mark 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:20 say?
Mark 4:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. ”
Where is Mark 4:20 in the Bible?
Mark 4:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 20.
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 4:20.
What translation should I read Mark 4:20 in?
Mark 4:20 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 4:20?
Mark 4:20 reads (ASV): “And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. ” 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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