Mark 4:34

34 But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private.

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 yet when sown it springs up and becomes larger than all the herbs, and throws out great branches, so that the birds build under its shadow."

33 With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

34 But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private.

35 The same day, in the evening, He said to them, "Let us cross to the other side."

36 So they got away from the crowd, and took Him--as He was--in the boat; and other boats accompanied Him.