Mark 4:31 nasb — "It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds that are upon the s…

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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 4:31, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

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"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,

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yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and forms large branches; so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR can NEST UNDER ITS SHADE."

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With many such parables He was speaking the word to them, so far as they were able to hear it;

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and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples.

Mark 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:31 say?
Mark 4:31 in the NASB reads: “"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,”
Where is Mark 4:31 in the Bible?
Mark 4:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 31.
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 4:31.
What translation should I read Mark 4:31 in?
Mark 4:31 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 4:31?
Mark 4:31 reads (NASB): “"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,” 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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