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Mark 4:20

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 4:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
Mark 4:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.
18And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,
19and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
20And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
21And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, [and] not to be put on the stand?
22For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was [anything] made secret, but that it should come to light.
23If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And these are they which are sown on good ground, etc..] Such hearers who are intended by the good ground on which other seed fell, are those who are made good men by the grace of God; for there is none good naturally, nor that doeth good, no not one; these are such who hear the word, and receive it; as the word of God, in whose hearts it works effectually; who receive it not into their heads only, but into their hearts; and having received it, hold it fast, and abide by it in the worst of times: and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold, some sixty, and some an hundred; all bring forth good fruit of the same quality, though not of the same quantity: for a larger exposition of this explanation…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 13:18-23. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“which: Mar 4:8; Mat 13:23; Luk 8:15; Joh 15:4, Joh 15:5; Rom 7:4; Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23; Phi 1:11; Col 1:10; Th1 4:1; Pe2 1:8 an hundred: Gen 26:12 Mark 4:21”
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