Mark 4:11 Parallel Translations

Jesus replied to them, "The mystery about the kingdom of God has been given directly to you. To those on the outside, it is given in stories:(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

ASV:

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

BBE:

And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;

DBY:

And he said to them, To you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them who are without, all things are done in parables,

ERV:

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

WEY:

"To you," He replied, "has been entrusted the secret truth concerning the Kingdom of God; but to those others outside your number all this is spoken in figurative language;

WBS:

And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

WEB:

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,

YLT:

and he said to them, 'To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;

Mark 4:11 Cross References

XREF:

Mark 3:23 And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan?

Mark 4:2 And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying to them in His teaching,

1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?

Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

1 Timothy 3:7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are {e} without, all [these] things are done in parables:
(e) That is to say, to strangers, and such ones as are not of us.

WES:

4:11 To them that are without - So the Jews termed the heathens: so our Lord terms all obstinate unbelievers: for they shall not enter into his kingdom: they shall abide in outer darkness.

MHC:

4:1-20 This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. In the great field of the church, the word of God is dispensed to all. Of the many that hear the word of the gospel, but few receive it, so as to bring forth fruit. Many are much affected with the word for the present, who yet receive no abiding benefit. The word does not leave abiding impressions upon the minds of men, because their hearts are not duly disposed to receive it. The devil is very busy about careless hearers, as the fowls of the air go about the seed that lies above ground. Many continue in a barren, false profession, and go down to hell. Impressions that are not deep, will not last. Many do not mind heart-work, without which religion is nothing. Others are hindered from profiting by the word of God, by abundance of the world. And those who have but little of the world, may yet be ruined by indulging the body. God expects and requires fruit from those who enjoy the gospel, a temper of mind and Christian graces daily exercised, Christian duties duly performed. Let us look to the Lord, that by his new-creating grace our hearts may become good ground, and that the good seed of the word may produce in our lives those good words and works which are through Jesus Christ, to the praise and glory of God the Father.

CONC:

Entrusted Figurative Form Kingdom Language Mystery Outside Parables Reign Replied Saying Secret Similes Spoken Stories Truth

Entrusted Figurative Form Kingdom Language Mystery Others Outside Parables Reign Secret Similes Stories Truth

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