Mark 4:20

"and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful."

Key Reflection

These words highlight how worldly concerns can hinder the growth of faith. The cares of this age, the deceptive nature of wealth, and other desires effectively stifle the message of God, making true spiritual fruitfulness difficult to achieve.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. No Barnes text on this verse. {u} "fruit" Ro 7:4; Col 1:10; 2 Pe 1:8 __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

Romans 7:4
Colossians 1:10
Peter 1:8

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