Mark 4:28
“For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And with many such parables,.... As those of the tares, of the leaven in three measures of meal, of the treasure hid in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself - That is, it is done without the power of man. It is done while man is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Bringeth forth - of herself - Αυτοματη. By its own energy, without either the influence or industry of man. Similar to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 4:21-34
The lessons which our Saviour designs to teach us here by parables and figurative expressions are these: -
I. That…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
of herself = of its own accord, spontaneously. It is used of the gate of St Peter's prison opening of its own accordin…
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