Luke 8:11

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now the meaning of the parable is this: The seed is the Word of God.

Cross References

Isaiah 8:20

[Direct such people] to the teaching and to the testimony! If their teachings are not in accord with this word, it is surely because there is no dawn and no morning for them.

Matthew 13:18

Listen then to the [meaning of the] parable of the sower:

Matthew 13:19

While anyone is hearing the Word of the kingdom and does not grasp and comprehend it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the roadside.

Mark 4:13

And He said to them, Do you not discern and understand this parable? How then is it possible for you to discern and understand all the parables?

Luke 8:12

Those along the traveled road are the people who have heard; then the devil comes and carries away the message out of their hearts, that they may not believe (acknowledge Me as their Savior and devote themselves to Me) and be saved [here and hereafter].

James 1:21

So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.