Mark 4:28 web — For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

World English Bible

"For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear."

— Mark 4:28, World English Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

25

For whoever has, to him will more be given, and he who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away from him."

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He said, "The Kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,

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and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he doesn't know how.

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For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

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But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts forth the sickle, because the harvest has come."

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He said, "How will we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?

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It's like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are on the earth,

Mark 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:28 say?
Mark 4:28 in the World English Bible reads: “For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.”
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 (WEB): “For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.” 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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