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Mark 4:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 4:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Mark 4:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
24And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete it shall be measured unto you; and more shall be given unto you.
25For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.
26And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth;
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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
“If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.] What is now delivered, being very momentous and important; (see <401115>Matthew 11:15).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 4:9; Mat 11:15; Rev 2:7, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:29 Mark 4:24”
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