Luke 8:11

Weymouth NT

The meaning of the parable is as follows. The seed is God's Message.

Cross References

Matthew 13:18

»To you then I will explain the parable of the Sower.«

Matthew 13:19

When a man hears the Message concerning the Kingdom and does not understand it, the Evil one comes and catches away what has been sown in his heart. This is he who has received the seed by the road-side.

Mark 4:13

»Do you all miss the meaning of this parable?« He added; »how then will you understand the rest of my parables?«

Luke 8:12

Those by the way-side are those who have heard, and then the Devil comes and carries away the Message from their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

James 1:21

Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.