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Luke 8:12

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And 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.
Luke 8:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
15And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
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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
“Those by the wayside are they that hear, etc.] The word of God, though only by accident, and very carelessly, and without understanding what they hear: then cometh the devil; signified by the fowls of the air: and taketh away the word out of their hearts, or memories; that little of it, which is retained there, and diverts their minds from it by other objects; so that they quite forget what they have heard; lest they should believe, and be saved: this clause is only in Luke; and with it may be compared (<470404>2 Corinthians 4:4) for with true faith in Christ the sum and substance of the word salvation is connected; and Satan being an enemy to the salvation of souls, does all he can to…”
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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
“8:12 to have the devil come and take it away: Satan seeks to prevent unbelievers from seeing the truth.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“by: Luk 8:5; Pro 1:24-26, Pro 1:29; Mat 13:19; Mar 4:15; Jam 1:23, Jam 1:24 then: Pro 4:5; Isa 65:11; Th2 2:9-14; Rev 12:9 Luke 8:13”
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