Mark 4:11 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

20 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
καὶ	kai	And	G2532 →
ἔλεγεν	elegen	He was saying	G3004 →
αὐτοῖς·	autois	to them;	G846 →
ὑμῖν	humin	To you	G4771 →
τὸ	to	the	G3588 →
μυστήριον	mustērion	mystery	G3466 →
δέδοται	dedotai	has been given	G1325 →
τῆς	tēs	of the	G3588 →
βασιλείας	basileias	kingdom	G932 →
τοῦ	tou	<the>	G3588 →
θεοῦ,	theou	of God,	G2316 →
ἐκείνοις	ekeinois	To those	G1565 →
δὲ	de	however	G1161 →
τοῖς	tois	who are	G3588 →
ἔξω	exō	outside	G1854 →
ἐν	en	in	G1722 →
παραβολαῖς	parabolais	parables	G3850 →
τὰ	ta	<the>	G3588 →
πάντα	panta	everything	G3956 →
γίνεται	ginetai	is done	G1096 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son…
leads to
- John 17:3
  Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
- Luke 24:45
  Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
- John 14:9
  Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the…
- 1 Timothy 3:16
  By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world,…
Through
Luke 8:10
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing,…
leads to
- Isaiah 6:9
  And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’
Through
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
leads to
- Matthew 21:16
  “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
- Psalms 8:2
  From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
- Matthew 16:17
  Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

Proverbs 1:6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.Luke 8:10He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’Colossians 1:26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.James 1:16–18Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.1 Corinthians 5:12–13What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.Titus 3:3–7For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.Ephesians 2:4–10But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,Ephesians 1:9And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ 1 Corinthians 5:12What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?Mark 4:2And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said,Luke 10:21–24At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

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The record, by era

Where the connections lead

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About Mark