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Mark 4:31
King James Version (KJV)
Adam Clarke
Bible Commentary
Bible Commentary
A grain of mustard seed - See on Matthew 13:31, Matthew 13:32; (note).
Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible
Notes on the Whole Bible
See the notes at Matthew 13:31-32.
Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
Concise Bible Commentary
These declarations were intended to call the attention of the disciples to the word of Christ. By his thus instructing them, they were made able to instruct others; as candles are lighted, not to be covered, but to be placed on a candlestick, that they may give light to a room. This parable of the good seed, shows the manner in which the kingdom of God makes progress in the world. Let but the word of Christ have the place it ought to have in a soul, and it will show itself in a good conversation. It grows gradually: first the blade; then the ear; after that the full corn in the ear. When it is sprung up, it will go forward. The work of grace in the soul is, at first, but the day of small things; yet it has mighty products even now, while it is in its growth; but what will there be when it is perfected in heaven!
Ellen G. White
A Call to Medical Evangelism and Health Education, 43
A Call to Medical Evangelism and Health Education, 43
In new fields no work is so successful as medical missionary work. If our ministers would work earnestly to obtain an education in medical missionary lines, they would be far better fitted to do the work Christ did as a medical missionary. By diligent study and practice, they can become so well acquainted with the principles of health reform, that wherever they go they will be a great blessing to the people they meet.—Medical Ministry, 239. CME 43.1
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Ellen G. White
Christ's Object Lessons, 76-9
Christ's Object Lessons, 76-9
This chapter is based on Matthew 13:31, 32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18, 19.
In the multitude that listened to Christ's teaching there were many Pharisees. These noted contemptuously how few of His hearers acknowledged Him as the Messiah. And they questioned with themselves how this unpretending teacher could exalt Israel to universal dominion. Without riches, power, or honor, how was He to establish the new kingdom? Christ read their thoughts and answered them: COL 76.1
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Ellen G. White
Christ's Object Lessons, 76
Christ's Object Lessons, 76
This chapter is based on Matthew 13:31, 32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18, 19.
In the multitude that listened to Christ's teaching there were many Pharisees. These noted contemptuously how few of His hearers acknowledged Him as the Messiah. And they questioned with themselves how this unpretending teacher could exalt Israel to universal dominion. Without riches, power, or honor, how was He to establish the new kingdom? Christ read their thoughts and answered them: COL 76.1
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Jesus' Ministry in Galilee and Journey to Jerusalem
The Ministry of Jesus around the Sea of Galilee
