Luke 8:6

And some fell on the rock ledge, and upon sprouting it withered, because it had no moisture.

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In The King James Version

And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

In Context

5“A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed some fell along the road, and it got trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

7And some fell among thorns, and springing up together the thorns choked it.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20But the seed sown on stony places—this is he who hears the word and directly receives it with joy,

Mark 4:16Similarly, these are the ones sown on the rocky area: as soon as they hear the Word they receive it with joy,

Romans 2:4Or do you scorn the riches of His kindness, tolerance and longsuffering, not recognizing that the goodness of God is leading you toward repentance?

Hebrews 3:15while it is still being said, “Today, if you would hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 8:5-22

The Parable of the Sower. 4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and… Read the whole commentary →

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