Luke 8:4

A large crowd of people came to Jesus from many towns. Then he told them this parable:

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:

In Context

3Joanna, the wife of Chuza, who was one of King Herod Antipas’ officials; Susanna; and many others. They were providing some of their own funds to help Jesus and his disciples.

5“A man went out to his field to sow some seeds. As he was scattering them over the soil, some of the seeds fell on the path. Then people walked on those seeds, and birds ate them.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:2and a very large crowd gathered around him to listen to his teaching. So, in order that they would not jostle him (OR, to speak to the people better), he got into a boat and sat down to teach them. The crowd stood on the shore and was listening.

Matthew Henry on Luke 8:2-4

The Ministry of Christ. 1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. We are here told, I. What Christ made the constant business of his… Read the whole commentary →

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