Mark 4:20 bbe — And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and…

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"And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and give fruit, thirty and sixty and a hundred times as much."

— Mark 4:20, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 4 — Context

17

And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

18

And others are those planted among the thorns; these are they who have given ear to the word,

19

And the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, and the desire for other things coming in, put a stop to the growth of the word, and it gives no fruit.

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And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and give fruit, thirty and sixty and a hundred times as much.

21

And he said to them, When the light comes in, do people put it under a vessel, or under the bed, and not on its table?

22

There is nothing covered which will not be seen openly, and nothing has been made secret which will not come to light.

23

If any man has ears, let him give ear.

Mark 4:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:20 say?
Mark 4:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and give fruit, thirty and sixty and a hundred times as much.”
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 (BBE): “And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and give fruit, thirty and sixty and a hundred times as much.” 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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