Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:4-15
See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Matthew 13:1-23. read more
Luke 8:12-13 Kjv
Albert Barnes
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 8:4-15
Luke 8:4-15. And when much people were gathered together To be instructed by his discourse, as well as to see, or be healed by, his miracles; and were come to him In crowds; out of every city In that part of the country; he spake by a parable Having first, for greater conveniency of being better heard and less incommoded by them, entered into a ship, where he sat, and from thence taught them. A sower went out to sow, &c. See this parable explained at large in the notes on... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 8:1-18
PARABLES54. The sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-29; Luke 8:1-18)To visit all the towns of Galilee was a huge task. Jesus and his disciples were helped in this work by a group of women who went with them to look after their daily needs (Luke 8:1-3). Crowds of people came to see Jesus wherever he went, and were often a hindrance to the progress of the gospel. It seems that one reason Jesus began to teach extensively in parables was to separate those who were genuinely interested from those who... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:12
taketh = snatches. lest = in order that . . . not, as in Luke 8:10 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 8:13
with = in association with. Greek. meta. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 8:1 , Luke 8:14 , Luke 8:38; Luke 8:38 . no . Greek. ou. App-105 . for . Greek. pros. App-104 . while = season. temptation = trial. In the second utterance of this parable (see note on Luke 8:5 ), the Lord used the words "tribulation or persecution". read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:1-21
E. Jesus’ teaching in parables 8:1-21The present section of Luke follows the same basic pattern as the former one. There is a block of teaching (Luke 8:1-21; cf. Luke 6:12-49) followed by another account of Jesus’ mighty works (Luke 8:22-56; cf. ch. 7). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:4-15
2. The parable of the soils 8:4-15Luke’s account of Jesus’ parables by the sea is the shortest of the three, and Matthew’s is the longest. Luke limited himself to recording only two parables, namely, the parable of the soils and the parable of the lamp. He thereby stressed the importance of hearing, obeying, and proclaiming the Word of God."Unlike Mark 4 and Matthew 13, where entire chapters are devoted to kingdom teaching via parables, Luke concentrates on the one theme of faith both here and... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:11-12
Luke alone wrote, "So that they may not believe and be saved." This inclusion reflects his intense interest in salvation. Luke viewed the preaching mission of Jesus and His disciples as essentially calling people to salvation. Satan’s purpose is the exact opposite of God’s purpose (cf. 2 Peter 3:9). In Jesus’ ministry the word of God that saved people was the message that Jesus was the God-man. When people trusted in Him as such, they experienced salvation. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:11-15
The meaning of the parable 8:11-15 (Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20)Jesus now gave His disciples information that enabled them to understand the deeper teaching of the parable. The proclaimed Word of God does not in itself yield a uniform response of faith. Human response to it is all-important. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the Word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. These represent natures at once impressionable and excitable; impulsive men and women who, charmed with the beauty, perhaps (to them) the novelty, of the gospel message, receive the Word, take up the Master's yoke with joy, but without thought. These hastily make a religious profession, but they forget altogether to count what... read more