Luke 8:15

New International Reader's Version

But the seed on good soil stands for those with an honest and good heart. Those people hear the message. They keep it in their hearts. They remain faithful and produce a good crop.

Cross References

Psalm 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.

Psalm 51:10

God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching. Keep my commands in your heart.

Jeremiah 15:16

When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.

Jeremiah 31:33

“This is the covenant I will make with Israel after that time,” announces the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds. I will write it on their hearts. I will be their God. And they will be my people.

Jeremiah 32:29

The armies of Babylon are now attacking this city. They will come in and set it on fire. They will burn it down. They will burn down the houses where the people made me very angry. They burned incense on their roofs to the god named Baal. And they poured out drink offerings to other gods.

Matthew 24:13

But the one who remains strong in the faith will be saved.

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Instead, blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it.”

Luke 6:45

A good man says good things. These come from the good that is stored up in his heart. An evil man says evil things. These come from the evil that is stored up in his heart. A person’s mouth says everything that is in their heart.

Luke 8:14

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message. But as they go on their way, they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures. So they do not reach full growth.

Luke 8:16

“No one lights a lamp and then hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand. Then those who come in can see its light.

John 14:15

“If you love me, obey my commands.

John 15:10

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. In the same way, I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

Romans 2:7

God will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good. They want glory, honor, and life that never ends.

Romans 6:22

You have been set free from sin. God has made you his slaves. The benefit you gain leads to holy living. And the end result is eternal life.

Romans 7:18

I know there is nothing good in my desires controlled by sin. I want to do what is good, but I can’t.

Romans 7:4

My brothers and sisters, when Christ died you also died as far as the law is concerned. Then it became possible for you to belong to him. He was raised from the dead. Now our lives can be useful to God.

Romans 8:25

We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Being circumcised means nothing. Being uncircumcised means nothing. Doing what God commands is what counts.

Ephesians 2:8

God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift.

Deuteronomy 30:6

The Lord your God will keep you from being stubborn. He’ll do the same thing for your children and their children. Then you will love him with all your heart and with all your soul. And you will live.

Philippians 1:11

You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. In the same way, the good news is bearing fruit. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world. It has been doing that among you since the day you heard it. That is when you really understood God’s grace.

Hebrews 10:36

You need to be faithful. Then you will do what God wants. You will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 2:1

So we must pay the most careful attention to what we have heard. Then we will not drift away from it.

James 1:4

And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.

1 John 2:3

We know that we have come to know God if we obey his commands.