Mark 4
1 And hee began againe to teache by the sea side, and there gathered vnto him a great multitude, so that hee entred into a shippe, and sate in the sea, and all the people was by the sea side on the land.
And again he began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to him, so as for him, after entering into the boat, to sit on the sea, and all the multitude was by the sea on the land.
2 And he taught them many things in parables, and said vnto them in his doctrine,
And he taught them many things in parables, and said to them in his teaching,
3 Hearken: Beholde, there went out a sower to sowe.
Listen. Behold, the man who sows went forth to sow.
4 And it came to passe as he sowed, that some fell by the way side, and the foules of the heauen came, and deuoured it vp.
And it came to pass during the sowing, some fell by the path, and the birds came and devoured it.
5 And some fell on stonie grounde, where it had not much earth, and by and by sprang vp, because it had not depth of earth.
And others fell on the rocky ground where it had not much soil. And straightaway it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.
6 But assoone as ye Sunne was vp, it was burnt vp, and because it had not roote, it withered away.
And when the sun was risen it was scorched, and because it had no root it dried out.
7 And some fell among the thornes, and the thornes grewe vp, and choked it, so that it gaue no fruite.
And others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it gave no fruit.
8 Some againe fell in good grounde, and did yeelde fruite that sprong vp, and grewe, and it brought foorth, some thirtie folde, some sixtie folde, and some an hundreth folde.
And others fell into the good ground and gave fruit, coming up and increasing, and brought forth, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.
9 Then he said vnto them, He that hath eares to heare, let him heare.
And he said, He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
10 And whe he was alone, they that were about him with the twelue, asked him of ye parable.
And when he became alone, those around him, with the twelve, asked him the parable.
11 And he saide vnto them, To you it is giuen to knowe the mysterie of the kingdome of God: but vnto them that are without, all thinges bee done in parables,
And he said to them, To you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those outside, all things occur in parables.
12 That they seeing, may see, and not discerne: and they hearing, may heare, and not vnderstand, least at any time they should turne, and their sinnes should be forgiuen them.
So that seeing they may see, and not perceive, and hearing they may hear, and not understand, lest they should turn, and the sins would be forgiven them.
13 Againe he said vnto them, Perceiue ye not this parable? howe then should ye vnderstand all other parables?
And he says to them, Do ye not know this parable? And how will ye understand all the parables?
14 The sower soweth the worde.
The man who sows sows the word.
15 And these are they that receiue the seede by the wayes side, in whome the worde is sowen: but when they haue heard it, Satan commeth immediatly, and taketh away the worde that was sowen in their heartes.
And these are those by the path where the word is sown. And whenever they may hear, straightaway Satan comes, and takes away the word that has been sown in their hearts.
16 And likewise they that receiue the seede in stony ground, are they, which whe they haue heard the word, straightwayes receiue it with gladnesse.
And these in like manner are those being sown upon the rocky places, who, whenever they may hear the word, straightaway receive it with joy.
17 Yet haue they no roote in themselues, and endure but a time: for when trouble and persecution ariseth for the worde, immediatly they be offended.
And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway they are caused to stumble.
18 Also they that receiue the seede among the thornes, are such as heare the word:
And these are those being sown in the thorns, who hear the word,
19 But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulnes of riches, and the lustes of other things enter in, and choke the word, and it is vnfruitfull. (aiōn g165)
and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of wealth, and the cravings about other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. (aiōn g165)
20 But they that haue receiued seede in good ground, are they that heare the worde, and receiue it, and bring foorth fruite: one corne thirtie, another sixtie, and some an hundreth.
And these are those that were sown upon the good ground, who hear the word and receive it, and bear fruit, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.
21 Also he saide vnto them, Commeth the candle in, to be put vnder a bushell, or vnder the bed, and not to be put on a candlesticke?
And he said to them, Does the lamp come so that it might be put under the bushel or under the bed? Is it not so that it might be put on the lampstand?
22 For there is nothing hid, that shall not be opened: neither is there a secret, but that it shall come to light.
For there is not anything hid, except that it may be revealed, nor become secret, but that it may come to be visible.
23 If any man haue eares to heare, let him heare.
If any man has ears to hear, let him hear.
24 And he said vnto them, Take heede what ye heare. With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured vnto you: and vnto you that heare, shall more be giuen.
And he said to them, Watch what ye hear. By what measure ye measure, it will be measured to you, and to those who hear, it will be added to you.
25 For vnto him that hath, shall it be giuen, and from him that hath not, shall be taken away, euen that he hath.
For whoever has, to him it will be given. And he who has not, even what he has will be taken away from him.
26 Also he said, So is the kingdome of God, as if a man should cast seede in the ground,
And he said, Thus is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground,
27 And shoulde sleepe, and rise vp night and day, and the seede should spring and growe vp, he not knowing howe.
and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and lengthen, he knows not how.
28 For the earth bringeth foorth fruite of it selfe, first the blade, then the eares, after that full corne in the eares.
For the earth bears fruit spontaneously, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
29 And assoone as the fruite sheweth it selfe, anon hee putteth in the sickle, because the haruest is come.
But when the fruit yields, straightaway he sends forth the sickle, because the harvest has come.
30 He saide moreouer, Whereunto shall wee liken the kingdome of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or by what parable shall we compare it?
31 It is like a graine of mustarde seede, which when it is sowen in the earth, is the least of all seedes that be in the earth:
It is like a grain of the mustard plant, which, when it is sown in the ground, is smaller than all the seeds upon the ground.
32 But after that it is sowen, it groweth vp, and is greatest of all herbes, and beareth great branches, so that the foules of heauen may builde vnder the shadow of it.
Yet when it is sown, it goes up and becomes greater than all the plants, and it makes great branches, so that the birds of the sky can lodge under the shade of it.
33 And with many such parables he preached the word vnto them, as they were able to heare it.
And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.
34 And without parables spake hee nothing vnto them: but he expounded all thinges to his disciples apart.
And he did not speak to them apart from a parable, but privately he explained all things to his disciples.
35 Nowe the same day when euen was come, he saide vnto them, Let vs passe ouer vnto the other side.
And on that day, having become evening, he says to them, Let us pass through to the other side.
36 And they left the multitude, and tooke him as he was in the shippe, and there were also with him other little shippes.
And having sent the multitude away, they bring him along as he was in the boat. And other small boats were also with him.
37 And there arose a great storme of winde, and the waues dashed into the shippe, so that it was now full.
And a great storm of wind develops, and the waves were thrown into the boat, so as for it now to be filling.
38 And he was in the sterne asleepe on a pillow: and they awoke him, and saide to him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
And he himself was in the stern sleeping on the cushion. And they awake him, and say to him, Teacher, does it not concern thee that we perish?
39 And hee rose vp, and rebuked the winde, and saide vnto the sea, Peace, and be still. So the winde ceased, and it was a great calme.
And having awaken, he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Be quiet! Silence! And the wind ceased, and it became a great calm.
40 Then he saide vnto them, Why are ye so fearefull? how is it that ye haue no faith?
And he said to them, Why are ye cowardly this way? How have ye no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who is this, that both the winde and sea obey him?
And they feared a great fear, and said to each other, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea also obey him?
