Mark 4:27 akjv — And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how.

American King James Version

"And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. "

— Mark 4:27, American King James Version

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Mark 4 — Context

24

And he said to them, Take heed what you hear: with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you: and to you that hear shall more be given.

25

For he that has, to him shall be given: and he that has not, from him shall be taken even that which he has. ¶

26

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

27

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how.

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For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

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But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest is come. ¶

30

And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Mark 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:27 say?
Mark 4:27 in the American King James Version reads: “And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. ”
Where is Mark 4:27 in the Bible?
Mark 4:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 27.
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 4:27.
What translation should I read Mark 4:27 in?
Mark 4:27 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 4:27?
Mark 4:27 reads (AKJV): “And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. ” 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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