Mark 4:28 nasb — "The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head.

NASB

""The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head."

— Mark 4:28, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

25

"For whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him."

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And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil;

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and he goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows--how, he himself does not know.

28

"The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head.

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"But when the crop permits, he immediately puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come."

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And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it?

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"It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds that are upon the soil,

Mark 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:28 say?
Mark 4:28 in the NASB reads: “"The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head.”
Where is Mark 4:28 in the Bible?
Mark 4:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 28.
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 4:28.
What translation should I read Mark 4:28 in?
Mark 4:28 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 4:28?
Mark 4:28 reads (NASB): “"The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head.” 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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