Luke 8:6

And other fell upon a rock, and sprung up forthwith; but, as it lacked moisture, it dried up.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

5A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the side of the path, and was trodden upon, and a bird devoured it.

7And other fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it, and choked it.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20And that which was sowed on the rock, is he that heareth the word, and at once receiveth it with joy.

Mark 4:16And those sown on the rock, are they who, when they hear the word, immediately with joy receive it.

Romans 2:4Or wilt thou abuse the riches of his benevolence, and his long suffering, and the opportunity which he giveth thee? And dost thou not know, that the benevolence of God should bring thee to repentance?

Hebrews 3:15as it is said, To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, to anger him.

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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