Mark 4:7 asv — And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

American Standard Version

"And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. "

— Mark 4:7, American Standard Version

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Mark 4 — Context

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and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.

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And other fell on the rocky ground, where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because it had no deepness of earth:

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and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

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And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

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And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.

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And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

Mark 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:7 say?
Mark 4:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. ”
Where is Mark 4:7 in the Bible?
Mark 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Mark 4:7 in?
Mark 4:7 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 4:7?
Mark 4:7 reads (ASV): “And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. ” 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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