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They are those who hear the word, <a href="/bsb/mark/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are those sown among the thorns. These are those having heard the word, <a href="/kjv/mark/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, <a href="/nkjv/mark/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, <a href="/nasb_/mark/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And others are the ones sown with seed among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/nasb/mark/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/nasb77/mark/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/lsb/mark/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And others are those being sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/amp/mark/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/csb/mark/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Others are like seed sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word, <a href="/hcsb/mark/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Others are sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word, <a href="/asv/mark/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word, <a href="/cev/mark/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The seeds that fell among the thornbushes are also people who hear the message. <a href="/erv/mark/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word, <a href="/gwt/mark/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Other people are like seeds planted among thornbushes. They hear the word, <a href="/gnt/mark/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Other people are like the seeds sown among the thorn bushes. These are the ones who hear the message, <a href="/isv/mark/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Still others are like the seeds sown among the thorn bushes. These are the people who hear the word, <a href="/msb/mark/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, <a href="/net/mark/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Others are the ones sown among thorns: They are those who hear the word, <a href="/nheb/mark/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And others are those who are sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, <a href="/wbt/mark/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others there are who receive the seed among the thorns: these are they who have heard the Message, <a href="/web/mark/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these are they who are sown toward the thorns: these are they who are hearing the word, <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are those sown among the thorns. These are those having heard the word, <a href="/ylt/mark/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And these are they who toward the thorns are sown: these are they who are hearing the word, <a href="/slt/mark/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these are they sown in thorns; these are they hearing the word.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And others there are who are sown among thorns: these are they that hear the word, <a href="/cpdv/mark/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there are others who are sown among thorns. These are those who hear the word, <a href="/nabre/mark/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Those sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, <a href="/nrsvce/mark/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And others are those sown among the thorns: these are the ones who hear the word,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And those which were sown among thistles are those who have heard the word, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And those sown among the thorns are those who have heard the word,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And these are they that received seed among thorns; who hear the word, <a href="/godbey/mark/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and others are those who are sown among the thorns; they are those hearing the word,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And those are the sown among the thorns; such as are hearers of the word; <a href="/mace/mark/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as for those, who receive seed as among thorns: they are such as hear the word. <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Others there are who receive the seed among the thorns: these are they who have heard the Message, <a href="/worrell/mark/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And others are those sown among the thorns. These are those who heard the word,<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And those that are sown <Fr>as<FR> among thorns, are these: such as hear the word <Fr>indeed, <a href="/parallel/mark/4-18.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=1013" 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 Explained</a> …17But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 18<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Others</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the seeds</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speiromenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sown</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.">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/3778.htm" title="3778: houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word,</a> 19but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.…<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/13-22.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="/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="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a> For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. <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="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a> Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-12</a> He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? / The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a> But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. <a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Hebrews 3:13</a> But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a> Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,See on ver.<a href="/mark/4-7.htm">Mark 4:7</a> And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.<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.<a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/mark/4-7.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Word</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>Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. This phrase is part of the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus explains the different responses to the Gospel message. The "seeds sown among the thorns" represent individuals who hear the word of God but are hindered by external influences. In the agricultural context of first-century Palestine, thorns and weeds were common obstacles to successful farming, often choking out the growth of crops. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the challenges of cultivating land. The thorns symbolize the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth, which can stifle spiritual growth. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a>, where Jesus warns about serving two masters, and 1 <a href="/john/2-15.htm">John 2:15-17</a>, which cautions against loving the world.They hear the word, Hearing the word refers to receiving the message of the Gospel. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, oral tradition was a primary means of communication, and hearing was often the first step in learning and understanding. The emphasis on hearing highlights the importance of being receptive to God's message. However, merely hearing is not sufficient; it requires a response. <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a> underscores this by urging believers to be doers of the word, not just hearers. The act of hearing is the initial stage of faith, as stated in <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." This phrase challenges believers to move beyond passive listening to active engagement with the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is teaching the parable of the sower to a large crowd. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The audience listening to Jesus' parables, representing a diverse group of people with varying levels of receptivity to His message. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus' close followers who receive further explanation of the parables, representing those who seek deeper understanding. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sower.htm">The Sower</a> Symbolic of anyone who spreads the Word of God, including Jesus Himself. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_thorns.htm">The Thorns</a> Represent the cares of the world, deceitfulness of wealth, and desires for other things that choke the Word, making it unfruitful.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_thorns.htm">Understanding the Thorns</a> Recognize that the "thorns" in our lives can be anything that distracts us from God's Word, such as materialism, worries, or misplaced priorities. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_distractions.htm">Guarding Against Distractions</a> Be vigilant in identifying and removing distractions that hinder spiritual growth and fruitfulness. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_word.htm">Prioritizing God's Word</a> Make a conscious effort to prioritize time in Scripture and prayer, ensuring that God's Word takes root deeply in our hearts. <a href="/topical/e/evaluating_desires.htm">Evaluating Desires</a> Regularly assess personal desires and ambitions to ensure they align with God's will and do not compete with His Word. <a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_fruitful_life.htm">Cultivating a Fruitful Life</a> Strive to cultivate a life that bears fruit by staying connected to Christ and allowing His Word to transform us.<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/why_aren't_sower_parable_variations_contradictory.htm">How do variations in the parable of the sower between Mark 4 and other Gospels not constitute contradictions in the Bible's message?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_false_conversion.htm">What is false conversion?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_jesus'_parables_teach.htm">What lessons do Jesus' parables teach us?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_mustard_seed_called_smallest.htm">In Mark 4:31-32, how can the mustard seed be described as the smallest seed when modern science identifies smaller seeds?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And these are they which are sown among thorns. According to the best authorities, the words are (καὶ ἄλλοι εἰσιν), and others are they, etc. This marks a considerable difference between the two classes. This is the third condition of soft; and it is so much better than the former, inasmuch as the thorns present less obstacles to the growth of the seed than the rocky ground does. This similitude indicates the heart of that hearer who is beset with the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches and the lusts of other things. <a href="/commentaries/mark/4-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Still Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [others] ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. are like εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the [seeds] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sown σπειρόμενοι (speiromenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. 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. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 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. [They] οὗτοί (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. hear ἀκούσαντες (akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word, λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 4:18 Others are those who are sown among (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/4-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 4:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 4:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/4-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 4:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 4:19" /></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>