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Luke 8

Luke 8:15

The Parable of the Sower · Luke 8:4–15
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Translations

Modern
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
Traditional
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Literal
And the seed in the good soil, these are those who, in a beautiful and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast and bear fruit in perseverance.
Latin
Quod autem in bonam terram: hi sunt qui in corde bono et optimo audientes verbum retinent, et fructum afferunt in patientia.

Original

Greek
English
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Notes

Luke 8:4–15

The parable of the farmer scattering seed shows that people respond in different ways to the message of Jesus about God’s kingdom.

Theme notes and profiles

Hardened Hearts

Events

Parallels

Matthew 13:1–23 Mark 4:1–20

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Demon Heart Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Agriculture of the Sower Character of the Renewed Heart: Honest and Good Character: Instability of Converts: |Good Ground| Good Heart Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Hearing Heart: Renewed: Sincere Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Sower Jesus, the Christ: Parable of the Sower (At Lake Galilee) Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Parables: Parables of Christ: Sower Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: To be Exercised: Bringing Forth Fruits Righteousness: Fruits of Sowing Seeds Trustworthiness Word of God: Compared: To Seed Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To