Luke 8:11

New American Bible - revised edition

“This is the meaning of the parable. The seed is the word of God.

Cross References

Isaiah 8:20

for instruction and testimony?” Surely, those who speak like this are the ones for whom there is no dawn.

Matthew 13:18

“Hear then the parable of the sower.

Matthew 13:19

The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his heart.

Mark 4:13

Jesus said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables?

Luke 8:12

Those on the path are the ones who have heard, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.

James 1:21

Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.