Luke 8:11

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Isaiah 8:20

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.

Matthew 13:18

“Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:

Matthew 13:19

The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.

Mark 4:13

Then Jesus said to them, “If you can’t understand the meaning of this parable, how will you understand all the other parables?

Luke 8:12

The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved.

James 1:21

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.