Mark 4:34

34 But without a parable he spoke not to them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

Mark 4:34 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 4:34

But without a parable spake he not unto them
For the above reason, as well as for the accomplishment of Scripture; (See Gill on Matthew 13:34), (See Gill on Matthew 13:35).

And when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples:
after they returned with him from the sea side, to the house in Capernaum, where he usually was when there; see ( Matthew 13:36 ) . The multitude being dismissed, he unfolded and explained all these parables to his disciples, and led them into a large knowledge of himself, and the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; whereby they were furnished for the work he had called them to, and designed them for.

Mark 4:34 In-Context

32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under its shade.

33 And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear [it].

34 But without a parable he spoke not to them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

35 And the same day, when the evening was come, he saith to them, Let us pass over to the other side.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the boat. And there were also with him other small boats.