Luke 8:6

Other seed fell upon rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, having no moisture, withered away.

Twentieth Century 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

5“The sower went out to sow his seed; and, as he was sowing, some of the seed fell along the path and was trodden upon; and the wild birds ate it up.

7Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:20By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;

Mark 4:16So, too, those meant by the seed sown on the rocky places are the people who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully;

Romans 2:4Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realising that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

Hebrews 3:15To use the words of Scripture — ‘If to-day you hear God’s voice, Harden not your hearts, as when Israel provoked me.’

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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