Luke 8:11

James Moffatt - New Testament

This is what the parable means. The seed is the word of God.

Cross References

Matthew 13:19

When anyone hears the word of the Realm and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart; that is the man who is sown 'on the road.'

James 1:21

so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls.

Matthew 13:18

Now, listen to the parable of the sower.

Mark 4:13

And he said to them, "You do not understand this parable? Then how are you to understand the other parables?

Luke 8:12

Those 'on the road' are people who hear; but then the devil comes and carries off the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.