Luke 8:5

A sower went out to sow his seed, and as he was sowing, some fell by the way-side, and was trodden down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

4And when a great multitude was gathered together, of those that came to Him out of every city, He spake a parable saying,

6And some fell upon stony ground, and as soon as it sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:13Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt be grown insipid, wherewith shall it be seasoned? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be thrown out of doors, and trodden under foot.

Matthew 13:18Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the gospel-kingdom,

Matthew 13:37and He answered them, and said, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Mark 4:15where the word is sown; but when they have heard it, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

Luke 8:11Now this is the meaning of the parable, The seed is the word of God:

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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