Luke 8:6

And some fell upon the rock; and as soon as it had sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

Revised King James New Testament

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 wayside; and it was trodden down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

7And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20The seed sown upon stony places is he who hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy;

Mark 4:16And likewise, these are the ones who are like seed sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

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

Hebrews 3:15While it is said, Today if you will 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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