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Luke 8:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:13 say?

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

The verse

And 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.
Luke 8:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
16And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
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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
“They on the rock are they, which when they hear, etc.] The seed that fell upon the rock, or stony ground, signify such sort of hearers, who receive the word with joy. The Ethiopic version reads, “with joy of heart”. But, this sort of hearers receive not the word into their hearts, or with their hearts believe it, and from their hearts obey it, only into their heads; and have only, an historical faith of it; nor with hearty, spiritual, solid joy, or joy in the Holy Ghost: for their hearts remain like a rock, unbroken by the word; but with a flash of natural affection, which quickly goes off. And these have no root; neither “in themselves”, as the other evangelists say, they have no true grace…”
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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
“8:13 Deep roots indicate spiritual depth and maturity. The Greek word translated temptation can also mean “testing” or “trials.””
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“receive: Psa 106:12-14; Isa 58:2; Eze 33:32; Mat 13:20, Mat 13:21; Mar 4:16, Mar 4:17, Mar 6:20; Joh 5:35; Gal 3:1, Gal 3:4, Gal 4:15-20 and these: Job 19:28; Pro 12:3, Pro 12:12; Eph 3:17; Col 2:7; Jde 1:12 which: Luk 22:31, Luk 22:32; Hos 6:4; Joh 2:23-25, Joh 8:30-32, Joh 12:42, Joh 12:43, Joh 15:2, Joh 15:6; Act 8:13-23; Co1 13:2, Co1 15:2; Col 1:23; Th1 3:5; Ti1 1:19; Ti2 2:18, Ti2 2:19; Heb 10:39; Jam 2:26; Pe2 2:20, Pe2 2:22; Jo1 2:19 Luke 8:14”
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