Mark 4:9 web — He said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."

World English Bible

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

— Mark 4:9, World English Bible

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Mark 4 — Context

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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."

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

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

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He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,

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that 'seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.'"

Mark 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:9 say?
Mark 4:9 in the World English Bible reads: “He said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."”
Where is Mark 4:9 in the Bible?
Mark 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Mark 4:9 in?
Mark 4:9 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 4:9?
Mark 4:9 reads (WEB): “He said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."” 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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