Mark 4:7 web — Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

World English Bible

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

— Mark 4:7, World English Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

4

and it happened, as he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds came and devoured it.

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Others fell on the rocky ground, where it had little soil, and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.

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

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

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Others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. Some brought forth thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times as much."

9

He said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."

10

When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.

Mark 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 4:7 say?
Mark 4:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Others 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 (WEB): “Others 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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