Mark 4:28 net — By itself the soil produces a crop, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.

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"By itself the soil produces a crop, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head."

— Mark 4:28, NET Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

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For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.”

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The Parable of the Growing Seed He also said,“The kingdom of God is like someone who spreads seed on the ground.

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He goes to sleep and gets up, night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.

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By itself the soil produces a crop, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.

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And when the grain is ripe, he sends in the sickle because the harvest has come.”

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed He also asked,“To what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use to present it?

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It is like a mustard seed that when sown in the ground, even though it is the smallest of all the seeds in the ground–

Mark 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 4:28 say?
Mark 4:28 in the NET Bible reads: “By itself the soil produces a crop, first the stalk, then the head, then the full 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 (NET): “By itself the soil produces a crop, first the stalk, then the head, then the full 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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