Mark 4:30 bbe — And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?

Bible in Basic English

"And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?"

— Mark 4:30, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 4 — Context

And went to sleep and got up, night and day, and the seed came to growth, though he had no idea how.

The earth gives fruit by herself; first the leaf, then the head, then the full grain.

But when the grain is ready, he quickly sends men to get it cut, because the time for cutting has come.

And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is put in the earth, is smaller than all the seeds on the earth,

But when it is planted, it comes up, and becomes taller than all the plants, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade.

And with a number of such stories he gave them his teaching, as they were able to take it:

Mark 4:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:30 say?

Mark 4:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?”

Where is Mark 4:30 in the Bible?

Mark 4:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 30.

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 4:30.

What translation should I read Mark 4:30 in?

Mark 4:30 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 4:30?

Mark 4:30 reads (BBE): “And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?” 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.

Mark 4:30 bbe — And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?

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