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Luke 8:11

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 8:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
9And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
10And 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.
11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
13And those on the rock [are] they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of [this] life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now the parable is this, etc.] “Or this is the sense of the parable”, as the Arabic version renders it: “the seed is the word of God”, the Gospel, as preached by Christ, his apostles, and faithful ministers, which has God for its author, is concerning the grace of God, and is what he blesses, and makes effectual to answer any good purpose.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Matthew 13:1-23. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:11 The seed is God’s word: This refers to Jesus’ preaching of the Good News of the Kingdom.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The seed: Isa 8:20; Mat 13:19; Mar 4:14-20; Co1 3:6, Co1 3:7, Co1 3:9-12; Jam 1:21; Pe1 1:23-25 Luke 8:12”
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