Luke 8:7

New Living Translation

Other seed fell among thorns that grew up with it and choked out the tender plants.

Cross References

Genesis 3:18

It will grow thorns and thistles for you, though you will eat of its grains.

Jeremiah 4:3

This is what the Lord says to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: “Plow up the hard ground of your hearts! Do not waste your good seed among thorns.

Matthew 13:22

The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.

Matthew 13:7

Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants.

Mark 4:7

Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain.

Luke 21:34

“Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.

Luke 8:6

Other seed fell among rocks. It began to grow, but the plant soon wilted and died for lack of moisture.

Luke 8:8

Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was a hundred times as much as had been planted!” When he had said this, he called out, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”