Mark 4:7 net — Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.

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"Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain."

— Mark 4:7, NET Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

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And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

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Other seed fell on rocky ground where it did not have much soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep.

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When the sun came up it was scorched, and because it did not have sufficient root, it withered.

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Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.

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But other seed fell on good soil and produced grain, sprouting and growing; some yielded thirty times as much, some sixty, and some a hundred times.”

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And he said,“Whoever has ears to hear had better listen!”

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The Purpose of Parables When he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.

Mark 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:7 say?
Mark 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.”
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 (NET): “Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.” 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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