Luke 8:11-16

¹¹Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.

¹²The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

¹³The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.

¹⁴The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

¹⁵But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

¹⁶No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

— Luke 8:11-16

(BSB)

|

Related Resources from Heartlight

There is 1 resource related to this passage:

• All ( 11 )
• Articles ( 2 )
• Devos ( 8 )
• Illustrations ( 1 )

We Don't Share the Message Without...

Illustration of Luke 8:11-12 NLT

Illustration of Luke 8:11-12 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word. The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved."

Cross References for Luke 8:11-16

• Hebrews 10:36
• Matthew 13:19
• 1 John 2:15-17
• Galatians 5:22-26
• 1 Timothy 6:9-10
• Mark 4:14-20
• Colossians 1:10
• 1 Timothy 6:17
• Luke 11:33
• 1 Peter 1:23-25

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.