Luke 8:6

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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 was sowing, some fell by the way-side, and 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 13:20And he who received the seed as upon stony grounds, is one that heareth the word and immediately receiveth it with joy:

Mark 4:16And in like manner, they that are sown as on stony grounds are such, as when they hear the word,

Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Hebrews 3:15"To-day if ye will hear his voice,

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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