Mark 4:4

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 4:4

BSB

And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

AKJV

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

CPDV

And while he was sowing, some fell along the way, and the birds of the air came and ate it.

ERV

and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.

NHEB

And it happened, as he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds came and devoured it.

SMT

And it was in sowing some truly fell by the way, and the flying things of heaven came and ate it down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 4:4

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Commentary for Mark 4:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 4:4

Summary

Seeds scattered carelessly consumed by birds

Place

Field

Event

Seed consumed by birds

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD