Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 8:9
And his disciples asked him what this parable might be. And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil and taketh the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard,... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:9
What . . . ? See note on Luke 8:5 . Not the same word as on the later occasion (Matthew 13:10 ), which was "Why". They knew "what", but desired further information. read more