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Mark 4:9

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Whoever has ears, let him give ear.

Free Bible Version

If you have ears to hear, listen to what I'm saying.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he said vnto them, He that hath eares to heare, let him heare.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

One Unity Resource Bible

He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him sh'ma ·hear obey·.”

Plain English Version

Then Jesus said, “You’ve got ears, so you have to listen to me properly, and take notice of my words.”

Translation for Translators

Then Jesus said, “If you want to understand this [MTY], you should consider carefully what I have just said.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then he said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear!”

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

World English Bible

He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Young's Literal Translation

And he said to them, 'He who is having ears to hear — let him hear.'

Context

The Parable of the Sower

⁸Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”⁹Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Summary

In Mark 4:9, Jesus instructs His listeners to pay attention and listen carefully to His teachings. He emphasizes the importance of hearing and understanding the Word of God, as it has the power to transform lives and bring about spiritual growth. This verse encourages believers to be attentive to God's message, allowing it to take root in their hearts and produce a fruitful life of faith and obedience. Jesus' words remind us of the significance of actively engaging with Scripture and applying its truths in our daily walk with Him.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And he said - He that hath ears to hear, let him hear - The Codex Bezae, later Syriac in the margin, and seven copies of the Itala, add, και ὁ συνιων συνιετω, and whoso understandeth, let him understand.

Mark 4:9

The Parable of the Sower

⁸Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”⁹Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Whoever has ears, let him give ear.

Free Bible Version

If you have ears to hear, listen to what I'm saying.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he said vnto them, He that hath eares to heare, let him heare.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

One Unity Resource Bible

He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him sh'ma ·hear obey·.”

Plain English Version

Then Jesus said, “You’ve got ears, so you have to listen to me properly, and take notice of my words.”

Translation for Translators

Then Jesus said, “If you want to understand this [MTY], you should consider carefully what I have just said.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then he said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear!”

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

World English Bible

He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Young's Literal Translation

And he said to them, 'He who is having ears to hear — let him hear.'