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and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. <a href="/nasb_/mark/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. <a href="/nasb/mark/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. <a href="/nasb77/mark/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. <a href="/lsb/mark/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. <a href="/amp/mark/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no grain. <a href="/csb/mark/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it didn’t produce fruit. <a href="/hcsb/mark/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it didn&#8217t produce a crop. <a href="/asv/mark/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/cev/mark/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some other seeds fell where thornbushes grew up and choked out the plants. So they did not produce any grain. <a href="/erv/mark/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/gwt/mark/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Other seeds were planted among thornbushes. The thornbushes grew up and choked them, and they didn't produce anything. <a href="/gnt/mark/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of the seed fell among thorn bushes, which grew up and choked the plants, and they didn't bear grain. <a href="/isv/mark/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Others fell among thorn bushes, and the thorn bushes came up and choked them out, and they didn't produce anything. <a href="/msb/mark/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop. <a href="/net/mark/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Other seed fell among the thorns, and they grew up and choked it, and it did not produce grain. <a href="/nheb/mark/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/wbt/mark/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Some, again, falls among the thorns; and the thorns spring up and stifle it, so that it yields no crop. <a href="/web/mark/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and other fell toward the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it gave no fruit; <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/ylt/mark/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and other fell toward the thorns, and the thorns did come up, and choke it, and fruit it gave not; <a href="/slt/mark/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And other fell in thorns, and the thorns came up, and choked it, and it gave no fruit.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. <a href="/cpdv/mark/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And some fell among thorns. And the thorns grew up and suffocated it, and it did not produce fruit. <a href="/nabre/mark/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it and it produced no grain. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And other fell among thistles, and the thistles sprung up and choked it, and it bore no fruit. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Other fell among the thorns and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it produced no fruit. <a href="/godbey/mark/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And other fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up, and choked it, and it gave no fruit.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it, and it produced no fruit. <a href="/mace/mark/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choaked it, so that it yielded no fruit. <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Some, again, falls among the thorns; and the thorns spring up and stifle it, so that it yields no crop. <a href="/worrell/mark/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And other fell among the thorns; and the thorns sprang up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/4-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=916" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/4.htm">The Parable of the Sower</a> …6But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allo (Adj-NNS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">Other seed</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesen (V-AIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fell</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">among</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/173.htm" title="173: akanthas (N-AFP) -- A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn.">thorns,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/173.htm" title="173: akanthai (N-NFP) -- A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn.">which</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">grew up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4846.htm" title="4846: synepnixan (V-AIA-3P) -- To choke utterly, as weeds do plants; I crowd upon. From sun and pnigo; to strangle completely, i.e. to drown, or to crowd.">choked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the seedlings,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">they yielded</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">crop.</a> 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Matthew 13:7</a> Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. <a href="/luke/8-7.htm">Luke 8:7</a> Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings. <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Luke 8:14</a> The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. <a href="/genesis/3-18.htm">Genesis 3:18</a> Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. <a href="/jeremiah/4-3.htm">Jeremiah 4:3</a> For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground, and do not sow among the thorns. <a href="/hosea/10-8.htm">Hosea 10:8</a> The high places of Aven will be destroyed—it is the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will overgrow their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall on us!” <a href="/ezekiel/2-6.htm">Ezekiel 2:6</a> But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. <a href="/isaiah/5-6.htm">Isaiah 5:6</a> I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” <a href="/isaiah/32-13.htm">Isaiah 32:13</a> and for the land of my people, overgrown with thorns and briers—even for every house of merriment in this city of revelry. <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Hebrews 6:8</a> But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a> Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a> because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30-31</a> I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.<a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18,19</a> And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, … <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17,18</a> And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; … <a href="/jeremiah/4-3.htm">Jeremiah 4:3</a> For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Choke</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Choked</a> <a href="/matthew/21-41.htm">Crop</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/26-29.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/matthew/25-5.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/mark/2-2.htm">Room</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Stifle</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Yielded</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Yields</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Choke</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Choked</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Crop</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/mark/4-28.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/mark/5-40.htm">Room</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/mark/4-27.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Stifle</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Yielded</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Yields</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 4</div>1. <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">The parable of the sower,</a> 14. <a href="/mark/4-14.htm">and the meaning thereof.</a> 21. <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others.</a> 26. <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">The parable of the seed growing secretly;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/4-30.htm">and of the mustard seed.</a> 35. <a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Jesus stills the storm on the sea.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Other seed fell among thorns This phrase introduces the third type of soil in the Parable of the Sower. The "seed" represents the Word of God, and the "thorns" symbolize the cares, riches, and pleasures of life that can distract and hinder spiritual growth. In the agricultural context of ancient Palestine, thorns and weeds were common and could easily overtake cultivated plants if not properly managed. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the challenges of farming in a land with rocky and thorny terrain.which grew up and choked the seedlings The thorns growing up alongside the seedlings illustrate how worldly concerns can gradually overtake and suffocate spiritual life. This reflects the spiritual battle believers face, where distractions and temptations can impede their relationship with God. The imagery of choking suggests a slow and progressive process, emphasizing the need for vigilance and spiritual discipline. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a>, where Jesus warns about the impossibility of serving both God and wealth.and they yielded no crop The ultimate consequence of the thorns is that the seedlings produce no fruit. In biblical terms, bearing fruit is often associated with living a life that reflects the values and teachings of Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus speaks of the importance of abiding in Him to bear much fruit. The lack of a crop signifies a failure to fulfill one's spiritual potential and purpose. This serves as a warning to believers about the dangers of allowing worldly distractions to dominate their lives, preventing them from experiencing the fullness of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> - The teacher and central figure in the Gospel of Mark, delivering the Parable of the Sower. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sower.htm">The Sower</a> - Represents those who spread the Word of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_seed.htm">The Seed</a> - Symbolizes the Word of God being sown into the hearts of people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thorns.htm">Thorns</a> - Represents the cares of the world, deceitfulness of wealth, and desires for other things that choke the Word. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a> - The world or the hearts of individuals where the Word is sown.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_distractions.htm">The Danger of Distractions</a> The thorns represent distractions and priorities that can choke spiritual growth. Believers must be vigilant in identifying and removing these distractions to allow the Word to flourish. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceitfulness_of_wealth.htm">The Deceitfulness of Wealth</a> Wealth can be deceitful, promising security and happiness but often leading to spiritual barrenness. Christians are called to seek first the Kingdom of God rather than material wealth. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_priorities.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Priorities</a> Setting spiritual priorities is crucial. Like a gardener tending to a field, believers must cultivate their hearts, ensuring that the Word of God takes root and bears fruit. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_perseverance.htm">The Call to Perseverance</a> Spiritual growth requires perseverance. Just as thorns can choke plants, life's challenges can hinder faith. Believers are encouraged to persevere through trials, trusting in God's provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> Engaging in a community of believers can help identify and remove the "thorns" in life. Accountability and encouragement from fellow Christians are vital for spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 4</a> <a href="/q/what_is_false_conversion.htm">What is false conversion?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_'you_reap_what_you_sow'.htm">What does 'You Reap What You Sow' mean?</a> <a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_passion_of_christ_entail.htm">What does the Passion of Christ entail?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/4-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Other [ seed ] ἄλλο (allo) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. fell ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. among εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. thorns, ἀκάνθας (akanthas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_173.htm">Strong's 173: </a> A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn. [which] ἄκανθαι (akanthai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_173.htm">Strong's 173: </a> A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn. grew up ἀνέβησαν (anebēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. choked συνέπνιξαν (synepnixan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4846.htm">Strong's 4846: </a> To choke utterly, as weeds do plants; I crowd upon. From sun and pnigo; to strangle completely, i.e. to drown, or to crowd. [the seedlings], αὐτό (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [they] yielded ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. crop. καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/4-7.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 4:7 Others fell among the thorns and (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/4-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 4:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 4:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/4-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 4:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 4:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>