Mark 4:21 nasb — And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to…

NASB

"And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand?"

— Mark 4:21, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

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"And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word,

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but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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"And those are the ones on whom seed was sown on the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold."

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And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand?

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"For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to light.

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"If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

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And He was saying to them, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides.

Mark 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:21 say?
Mark 4:21 in the NASB reads: “And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand?”
Where is Mark 4:21 in the Bible?
Mark 4:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Mark 4:21 in?
Mark 4:21 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 4:21?
Mark 4:21 reads (NASB): “And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand?” 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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