Luke 8:13

And they on the rock, are such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

In Context

12They by the road side, are such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that they should not be saved in believing.

14And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;

Luke 22:31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought you, that he might sift you as wheat:

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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