Luke 8:6

Other seed fell on rock, and as it grew up, it withered away because it had no moisture.

Text-Critical English NT

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. As he sowed, some seed fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky devoured it.

7Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20The seed sown on rocky ground is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.

Mark 4:16Likewise, some people are like the seed sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, they immediately receive it with joy.

Romans 2:4Or do yoʋ despise the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads yoʋ to repentance?

Hebrews 3:15As it is said, “Today, if you 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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