Luke 8:14

Radiate New Testament

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message, but then, as they go on their way, are choked by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures, so they don’t reach full growth.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:17

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to put their hope in riches, which are so uncertain. Tell them to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Mark 4:19

but then the worries of this life, the false promises of wealth, and the desire for other things crowd out the message and keep it from producing fruit.

Matthew 13:22

The seed that fell among the thorns stands for those who hear the message but then have it crowded out by the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth, which keep it from producing fruit.

Luke 21:34

“Be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with partying, drunkenness, and the worries of life. Then the day when the Son of Man returns will close on you suddenly like a trap.

Luke 8:7

Other seed fell among thorns, and they grew up with it and crowded out the plants.

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas has deserted me because he’s in love with this world. He has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

John 15:6

If you don’t remain in me, you’ll be like a branch that breaks off and dries up. Branches like that are picked up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

Luke 16:13

“No one can serve two masters at the same time. Either you will hate the first and love the second, or you will be faithful to the first and dislike the second. You can’t serve God and money at the same time.”

Luke 8:13

The seed on rocky ground stands for those who hear the message and receive it with joy, but who have no roots. They believe for a while, but when they are tested, they fall away from the faith.

Luke 8:15

But the seed that fell on good soil stands for those who have good and honest hearts. Those people hear the message, keep it in their hearts, remain faithful, and produce a good crop.

Hebrews 6:1

So let’s move on beyond the basic teachings about Christ and grow up as believers. Let’s not start all over from the beginning. We already know that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. We know that we must have faith in God.