What Jesus had told the multitudes ( Mark 4:9) He now repeated specifically for His disciples. They could hear. They needed to use that ability by paying attention to what Jesus had just said. [source][source][source]
Context Summary
Mark 4:10-41 - Growth In God's Kingdom
How quick the Master was to observe the meaning of natural symbols! To Him all things were unfoldings of eternal mystery, and the ways of men unconsciously mirrored the unseen. Are there bushels in your life? Use them as lamp stands, not as coverings. All secrets come out; beware of what you say. All measures come back to us; take care how you mete. The mysterious co-operation of God in nature, and the gradual process of growth, are analogous to the co-working of the Holy Spirit with all faithful sowers of the Word, and the imperceptible stages through which the soul reaches maturity.
The stilling of the storm, Mark 4:35-41. They that bear Christ's company must prepare for squalls. Yet, why should we fear, when the Master is on board, who can impress His commands on wind and sea-to the wind, Peace; to the sea, Be still! "The Lord on high is mightier than the waves of the sea." A moment ago he was so weary as to sleep amid the storm, but at a word of appeal from those He loves, He shows Himself able to save to the uttermost. [source]
Chapter Summary: Mark 4
1The parable of the sower, 14and the meaning thereof 21We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others 26The parable of the seed growing secretly; 30and of the mustard seed 35Jesus stills the storm on the sea
Greek Commentary for Mark 4:23
[] Repeats Mark 4:9 with conditional form instead of a relative clause. Perhaps some inattention was noted. [source]
Greek Commentary for Mark 4:23
Repeats Mark 4:9 with conditional form instead of a relative clause. Perhaps some inattention was noted. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Mark 4:23
An individualizing note calling on each of the hearers (Revelation 1:3) to listen (Revelation 2:7, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 2:28; Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:6, Revelation 3:13, Revelation 3:22) and a reminiscence of the words of Jesus in the Synoptics (Matthew 11:15; Matthew 13:9, Matthew 13:43; Mark 4:9, Mark 4:23; Luke 8:8; Luke 14:35), but not in John‘s Gospel. [source]