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He said, "So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed on the earth,
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The Seed's Mysterious Power
This parable, unique to Mark's Gospel, highlights the inherent, mysterious power of the Word of God. Commentators explain that once the 'seed' is planted, it grows on its own, independent of the sower's understanding or further effort. The focus is on the divine life within the message of the kingdom, which works secretly and powerfully.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So is the kingdom of God. The gospel, or religion in the soul, may be compared to this. See Matthew 3:2.
As if a man should cast (ως ανθρωπος βαλη). Note ως with the aorist subjunctive without αν. It is a supposable case and so the sub…
19th Century
Anglican
As if a man should cast seed into the ground.—What follows is of special interest. It is the only parabl…
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This parable emphasizes the mysterious power of the seed to produce a crop. All the farmer can do is plant the seed on suitable ground; he cannot m…
16th Century
Protestant
So is the kingdom of God. Though this comparison has the same object as the two immediately preceding, Christ appears to direct his discou…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said He went on saying the following parable, which was delivered at the same time that the parable of the so…
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These declarations were intended to draw the disciples' attention to the word of Christ. By His instructing them in this way, they were enabled to …
