Mark 4:29
“But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But without a parable spake he not unto them,.... For the above reason, as well as for the accomplishment of Scripture;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Immediately he putteth in the sickle - This is the way with the farmer. As soon as the grain is ripe it is cut down. So…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He putteth in the sickle - ΑποϚελλει, he sendeth out the sickle, i.e. the reapers; the instrument, by a metonomy, being…
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
when the fruit is brought forth Literally, when the fruit yields itself; or offers itself, i. e. is ripe. The original…
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