Luke 8:10
He said, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of God’s Kingdom, but to the rest in parables; that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’ + 8:10. Quoted from Is 6:9
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In Context
9Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”
11Now the parable is this: The seed is ha D'var Elohim ·the Word of God·.
Cross References
Psalms 25:14ס The friendship of Adonai is with those who fear him. 2 He will show them his covenant. 1
Isaiah 29:14therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden.” + 29:14. Quoted in 1 Cor 1:19
Matthew 13:11He answered them, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven (God), but it is not given to them.
Mark 4:11He said to them, “To you is given the mystery of God’s Kingdom, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
John 12:40“He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, 2 lest they should see with their eyes, 2 and perceive with their heart, 2 and would make teshuvah ·completely return in repentance·, 2 and I would heal them.” + 12:40. Quoted from Is 6:10
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 →