Time after Pentecost · Year B
Proper 6
June 13, 2027
Overview & Insights
“It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth.” (Mark 4:31)
Two seed parables describe the kingdom of God: seed that grows secretly by itself while the farmer sleeps, and a tiny mustard seed that becomes a large shrub where birds nest. Both stress that the kingdom grows by God's own power.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 4:26-34 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the seed parables and the hidden growth of God's kingdom.
Mark 4:26-34 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped reading of the kingdom growing on its own from a tiny seed.
Mark 4: The Parables of the Kingdom Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Mark 4 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Mark 4:26 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries such as Barnes, Gill, and Ellicott on the passage in one place.
Mark 4, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the growing seed and the mustard seed.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Mark's authorship, setting, and fast moving narrative.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
An animated walk through Mark's structure and themes to place the parable chapter.
Mark 4:26 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study of the passage.
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