Mark 4:33

The Use of Parables

4:33 So 1  with many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear.

Mark 6:15

6:15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets from the past.”

Mark 10:15

10:15 I tell you the truth, 2  whoever does not receive 3  the kingdom of God like a child 4  will never 5  enter it.”

Mark 14:48

14:48 Jesus said to them, “Have you come with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw? 6 

1 tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of previous action(s) in the narrative.

2 tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

3 sn On receive see John 1:12.

4 sn The point of the comparison receive the kingdom of God like a child has more to do with a child’s trusting spirit and willingness to be dependent and receive from others than any inherent humility the child might possess.

5 tn The negation in Greek (οὐ μή, ou mh) is very strong here.

6 tn Or “a revolutionary.” This term can refer to one who stirs up rebellion: BDAG 594 s.v. λῃστής 2 has “revolutionary, insurrectionist,” citing evidence from Josephus (J. W. 2.13.2-3 [2.253-254]). However, this usage generally postdates Jesus’ time. It does refer to a figure of violence. Luke uses the same term for the highwaymen who attack the traveler in the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30).