Mark 4:9
New International Version
Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”

New Living Translation
Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

English Standard Version
And he said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He was saying, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

King James Bible
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

New King James Version
And He said to them, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

New American Standard Bible
And He was saying, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

NASB 1995
And He was saying, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

NASB 1977
And He was saying, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He was saying, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Amplified Bible
And He said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then he said, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He said, “Anyone who has ears to hear should listen!”

American Standard Version
And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Contemporary English Version
Then Jesus said, "If you have ears, pay attention."

English Revised Version
And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He added, "Let the person who has ears listen!"

Good News Translation
And Jesus concluded, "Listen, then, if you have ears!"

International Standard Version
He added, "Let the person who has ears to hear, listen!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

NET Bible
And he said, "Whoever has ears to hear had better listen!"

New Heart English Bible
And he said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
"Listen," He added, "every one who has ears to listen with!"

World English Bible
He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He said to them, “He who is having ears to hear—let him hear.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He was saying, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, 'He who is having ears to hear -- let him hear.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to them, He having ears to hear, let him hear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

New American Bible
He added, “Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.”

New Revised Standard Version
And he said, “Let anyone with ears to hear listen!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said, He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said, “Whoever has an ear to hear, let him hear.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said: He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

Godbey New Testament
And He said, Let the one having ears to hear, hear.

Haweis New Testament
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Mace New Testament
he that hath ears to hear, said he, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
"Listen," He added, "every one who has ears to listen with!"

Worrell New Testament
And He said, "He that has ears to hear, let him hear."

Worsley New Testament
And He said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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Context
The Parable of the Sower
8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.” 9Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” 10As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.…

Cross References
Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.

Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.

Revelation 3:22
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Matthew 13:9
He who has ears, let him hear.”

Luke 8:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Isaiah 6:9-10
And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.

Jeremiah 5:21
“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.

Deuteronomy 29:4
Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear.

Romans 11:8
as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”

Hebrews 3:7-8
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness,

Psalm 115:4-6
Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell;

Psalm 135:15-17
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.

Proverbs 20:12
Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

Acts 28:26-27
‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

See on ver.

Mark 4:3,23,24
Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: …

Mark 7:14,16
And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: …

Matthew 11:15
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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Then Jesus said
This phrase introduces the speaker, Jesus, who is central to the Gospel of Mark. The Greek word for "said" is "λέγει" (legei), which is in the present tense, indicating a continuous or repeated action. This suggests that Jesus' teachings are not just historical events but are continually relevant. Jesus, as the divine teacher, speaks with authority and wisdom, inviting listeners to engage with His message actively.

He who has ears
The phrase "He who has ears" is a call to attention. In the Greek, "Ὦτα" (ōta) refers to physical ears, but the implication is deeper. It suggests a readiness and ability to perceive spiritual truths. In the historical context, Jesus often spoke in parables, which required discernment to understand. This phrase challenges the listener to go beyond mere hearing to truly comprehend and internalize the message.

to hear
The Greek word for "hear" is "ἀκούειν" (akouein), which means more than just auditory reception. It implies understanding and obedience. In the biblical context, hearing is often linked with faith and action. Romans 10:17 states, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Thus, Jesus is calling for an active, faith-filled response to His teachings.

let him hear
This imperative, "ἀκουέτω" (akouetō), is a command that emphasizes the importance of not just listening but truly hearing. It is an invitation to engage with the message on a deeper level. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of Shema, which means "hear" and is a call to listen and obey God's commandments. Jesus is urging His audience to be like the wise man who builds his house on the rock by hearing and acting on His words (Matthew 7:24-27).

Verse 9. - And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. St. Luke (Luke 8:8) bus a stronger word than (ἔλεγεν) "he said." He (Luke 8:8) has (ἐφώνει) "he cried." Our Lord uses this expression, "he that hath ears to hear," etc, when the subject-matter is figurative or obscure, as though to rouse the attention of his hearers. He has "ears to hear" who diligently attends to the words of Christ, that he may ponder and obey them. Many heard him out of curiosity, that they might bear something new, or learned, or brilliant; not that they might lay to heart the things which they heard, and endeavor to practice them in their lives. And so it is with those who go to hear sermons on account of the fame of the preacher, and not that they may learn to amend their lives; and thus the words of Jehovah to Ezekiel (Ezekiel 33:32) are fulfilled, "And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus] said,
ἔλεγεν (elegen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“He who
Ὃς (Hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ears
ὦτα (ōta)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.

to hear,
ἀκούειν (akouein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

let him hear.”
ἀκουέτω (akouetō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.


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