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Mark 4:9

What does Mark 4:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 4:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 4:9 means

Jesus concluded the parable with a strong call to spiritual discernment, emphasizing the importance of not just hearing the story, but truly understanding its deeper spiritual meaning. This statement signifies that the parable is not merely a simple agricultural tale, but holds profound truth for those who are willing and able to grasp it. It's an invitation to engage thoughtfully with divine wisdom.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said to them, Whoever has ears, let him give ear.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he said to them, `He who is having ears to hear--let him hear.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

Context

This verse serves as the concluding exhortation to the public audience after Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower. It immediately follows the description of the good ground bearing abundant fruit, signaling the end of the parable's narrative portion. This call for thoughtful listening creates anticipation for the interpretative section that Jesus will later provide to His disciples, highlighting that a deeper meaning is present.

v.8And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.

v.9This passage

v.10And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 3:13

    He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.

  • Mark 7:14

    And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:

  • Luke 8:18

    Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.

  • Matthew 13:9

    He that hath ears, let him hear.

  • Matthew 15:10

    And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

  • Mark 4:3

    Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow:

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