Mark 4:1
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
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See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Mat 13:1-9. See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Mat 13:1-9.
The foregoing chapter began with Christ's entering into the synagogue (Mar 4:1); this chapter begins with Christ's teaching again by the sea side. Thus he changed his method, that if possible all…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Mar 4:1-9. The Parable of the Sower
1. by the sea side The scenery round the Lake doubtless suggested many of the details of the Parables now delivered. (1) On the shore was the vast multitude…