Mark 4:34

34 But without a parable he did not speak unto 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 grows up and becomes greater than all herbs and shoots out great branches, so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

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

34 But without a parable he did not speak unto them; and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

35 And that same day, when evening was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.