Mark 4:33 bbe — And with a number of such stories he gave them his teaching, as they were able to take it:

Bible in Basic English

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

— Mark 4:33, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 4 — Context

30

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

31

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,

32

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.

33

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

34

And without a story he said nothing to them: but privately to his disciples he made all things clear.

35

And on that day, when the evening had come, he said to them, Let us go over to the other side.

36

And going away from the people, they took him with them, as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

Mark 4:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:33 say?
Mark 4:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And with a number of such stories he gave them his teaching, as they were able to take it:”
Where is Mark 4:33 in the Bible?
Mark 4:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 33.
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 4:33.
What translation should I read Mark 4:33 in?
Mark 4:33 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 4:33?
Mark 4:33 reads (BBE): “And with a number of such stories he gave them his teaching, as they were able to take it:” 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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