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Mark 4:25

The Pulpit Commentary on Mark 4:25

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

For he that hath, to him shall be given. He that uses his gifts, whether of intellect or of goodness, bestowed upon him by God, to him shall be granted an increase of those gifts. But from him who uses them not, God will gradually take them away.

Christ here encourages his apostles and disciples to diligent and earnest preaching of his gospel, by promising them in return yet greater influxes of his wisdom and grace.

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