Mark 4:34 asv — and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.

American Standard Version

"and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things. "

— Mark 4:34, American Standard Version

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Mark 4 — Context

31

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,

32

yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof.

33

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it;

34

and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.

35

And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

36

And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

37

And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.

Mark 4:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:34 say?
Mark 4:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things. ”
Where is Mark 4:34 in the Bible?
Mark 4:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 34.
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 4:34.
What translation should I read Mark 4:34 in?
Mark 4:34 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 4:34?
Mark 4:34 reads (ASV): “and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things. ” 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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