Luke 8:7

Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely.

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

In Context

6Other seed fell on rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, because it had no moisture, it withered away.

8Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundredfold return.’ After saying this, Jesus cried aloud, ‘Let those who have ears to hear with hear.’

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Cross References

Matthew 13:22By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the person who hears the message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the message, so that it gives no return.

Mark 4:18Those meant by the seed sown among the brambles are different; they are the people who hear the message,

Luke 21:34Be on your guard or your minds will become dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and “that day” will close on you suddenly like a trap.

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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