Davar Kingdom Of God

Consider carefully what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you––and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him (Mark 4:24-25). These words, Jesus spoke along with the parable of the sower. Its conclusion is: “Consider carefully what you hear,” or “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” In an attempt to elaborate and emphasize his point, he brought in another parable, a short saying: “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” What was it that Jesus wanted to say? The same saying is mentioned two more times in gospels: Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38). For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Mat 7:2). It can be easily observed that though the same saying is used in